Post-War Art & Prints Commercial Intern

Catawiki; United States; Hybrid; USD 7,500 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Catawiki is seeking an enthusiastic intern to support the Post-War Art & Prints team with commercial work to discover potential sellers and bring more artworks to auction. You’ll learn what makes sellers and artworks special while contributing to weekly European auctions.

You will develop seller outreach skills, build relationships, and gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing online marketplace with an international team.

Qualifications

• Show curiosity about art, people and how businesses work.
• Communicate in a friendly and confident way, with an interest in learning about seller relationships
• Take an organised approach to research, follow-up and supporting team activities
• Use everyday digital tools, including spreadsheets and online research
• Speak fluent English, with other languages considered a plus
• Stay registered as a student at a Dutch university for the entire internship period and be able to provide a tri-party agreement
• Bring curiosity, energy and a willingness to learn, with no prior background in art, sales or auctions required

Responsibilities

• Research galleries, art dealers and collectors to identify potential sellers for the company
• Organise and maintain accurate information about potential sellers to support effective outreach
• Prepare messages, meetings and follow-ups to help build seller relationships
• Research artists and art market trends and share relevant discoveries with the team
• Support the preparation of themed auctions and other category projects
• Track outreach activity and keep the team informed on progress
• Share ideas and ask questions to contribute to the team’s commercial activities

Skills

Research outreach

Relationship building

English communication

Organized research

Curiosity about art

Education

Student at a Dutch university

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Catawiki is seeking an enthusiastic intern to support the Post-War Art & Prints team with commercial work to discover potential sellers and bring more artworks to auction. You’ll learn what makes sellers and artworks special while contributing to weekly European auctions.

You will develop seller outreach skills, build relationships, and gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing online marketplace with an international team.