Expert Automobilia

Catawiki; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

At Catawiki, the Automobilia Expert will curate high-quality Automobilia lots, assess authenticity, and guide sellers to maximise auction results. You’ll craft compelling descriptions and titles to attract collectors and improve bidding activity.

The role requires deep knowledge of car parts, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work remotely with internal stakeholders in a hybrid Amsterdam-based environment, joining a global team across 80+ categories.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of Automobilia, particularly car parts.
• Proven commercial experience with the ability to maximise sales opportunities.
• Experience optimising auction strategy, including reserve pricing and sell-through rate.
• Strong analytical skills to monitor performance and identify trends.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and curate Automobilia lots, with a focus on car parts, to ensure quality and authenticity.
• Create compelling lot titles and descriptions that attract collectors and maximise bidding activity.
• Provide reliable estimated values and professional guidance to sellers.
• Review images and submissions to ensure they meet Catawiki’s quality and transparency standards.
• Optimise auction performance through effective reserve pricing and strategy decisions.
• Build and maintain relationships with sellers, buyers, and industry contacts to grow the category.
• Collaborate remotely with internal stakeholders to align on commercial goals and category performance.

Skills

Automobilia expertise

Commercial experience

Auction strategy

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

English fluent

Job description

At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary.

We’re a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects. Each week, more than 100,000 unique items are auctioned, all carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts.

Expert Automobilia

Your Mission

As an Automobilia Expert specialising in car parts, your mission is to bring your deep Automobilia expertise to the curation of high-quality, compelling lots that attract collectors and drive successful auctions. Your knowledge of the market, materials, authenticity, and collector value is central to ensuring transparency, fairness, and strong results for both buyers and sellers.

By evaluating submissions, advising users, and optimising auction performance, you play a key role in strengthening the credibility, growth, and specialist appeal of the Automobilia category.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate and curate Automobilia lots, with a focus on car parts, to ensure quality and authenticity
• Create compelling lot titles and descriptions that attract collectors and maximise bidding activity
• Provide reliable estimated values and professional guidance to sellers
• Review images and submissions to ensure they meet Catawiki’s quality and transparency standards
• Optimise auction performance through effective reserve pricing and strategy decisions
• Build and maintain relationships with sellers, buyers, and industry contacts to grow the category
• Collaborate remotely with internal stakeholders to align on commercial goals and category performance

What You’ll Bring

• Expert knowledge of Automobilia, particularly car parts
• Proven commercial experience with the ability to maximise sales opportunities
• Experience optimising auction strategy, including reserve pricing, sell-through rate, and cash flow
• Strong analytical skills to monitor performance, identify trends, and guide sellers
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in a remote environment
• A well-established network of dealers, collectors, curators, or experts within Automobilia communities
• Fluency in English, additional Dutch or German language skills are a plus

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Create a visible impact by working at scale in a global organisation serving millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope and directly impacts both our customers and the business.
• Learn and grow through our Learning & Development initiatives, including clear development plans and mentorship programmes to support your career progression.
• A culture of connection defines us. We’re a passionate, diverse team of 800+ Catawikians representing 60+ nationalities.
• Celebrate life’s moments with us. You’ll receive a €100 Catavoucher when you join, a €50 Catavoucher on your birthday, and an extra day off each year to “Pursue Your Passion”. We also offer additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events. Benefits may vary by location.

Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam and Lisbon are designed to inspire collaboration. Most Catawikians operate in a hybrid setup, combining office-based and remote work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office, unless a role is explicitly stated as fully remote or fully office-based.