Remote Senior Jewellery Expert & Auction Specialist

Catawiki; Belgique; Remote; USD 58,160 - 81,424; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Catavouchers on joining and birthday

Extra day off for pursuing passions

Learning & Development initiatives

Job summary

Catawiki 2022 Trend Report is seeking a Senior Jewellery Expert to contribute to our growing Jewellery auctions from Belgium. This position allows for a fully remote work arrangement, emphasizing collaboration with our Belgian markets.

Ideal candidates will have a Gemmology Diploma and 5-10 years of experience in the jewellery trade, along with strong analytical and communication skills. Join us to make a significant impact in our one-of-a-kind marketplace.

Qualifications

• Experience with appraising and assessing jewellery.
• Ability to mediate disputes between users.
• Understanding of jewellery manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and arrange lots for attractive auctions.
• Review lot titles, descriptions, and provide estimated values.
• Work with sales department to recruit and develop new sellers.

Skills

Gemmology Diploma

5–10 years experience in jewellery trade

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Fluent in English

Education

Gemmology Diploma from recognised schools

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

PowerPoint

Google Slides

Job description

At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car, a Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton, Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit or Usain Bolt’s running shoe, we encounter exceptional objects every day.

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.

Having sold over 25 million unique objects, our mission is to become the world’s most popular destination for special objects. As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by three core values. If these values resonate with you, we’d love to explore how you can join us.

• Taking ownership and driving impact
• Being open to change and feedback
• Being passionate about our mission and our customers.

Your Mission

We are seeking an experienced Senior Jewellery Expert to support our team of experts and jewellery sellers in Belgium, contributing to the growth of Catawiki’s Jewellery auctions.

What You’ll Do

• As a Catawiki expert, you will use your specialist knowledge, to be responsible for creating attractive auctions by evaluating and arranging lots submitted by our sellers.
• Balanced with your knowledge and experience of the trade, you will review the lot titles, descriptions, pictures, and provide users with an estimated and realistic value based on this information.
• One of our main focuses is to keep user transactions as transparent and fair as possible, and your expertise and experience play a large part in maintaining this standard. We pride ourselves on being a unique, interactive platform so a professional, polite and courteous approach with our sellers is an absolutely essential attribute. Your efforts result in exceptional auctions that bidders will find irresistible.
• To keep your own auctions attracting bidders, you will be regularly working with our sales department, to recruit and develop new sellers and diversify the selection of lots offered in your auctions.
• Finally, you’ll also be working together with our marketing department to generate an increase of potential bidder attention at your auction.

What You'll Bring

• A Gemmology Diploma from one of the schools recognised by the FEEG or GIA;
• 3–10 years’ experience in the jewellery, diamonds or precious stones trade with knowledge of the manufacturing process, quality control, or the ability to perform gemmological tests;
• Leadership and project management capabilities, with proven experience partnering closely with Marketing, Commercial Operations and other cross-functional teams to drive complex initiatives;
• Good grasp of market prices and understanding of jewellery manufacturing processes, cost structures, and production dynamics;
• Experience in appraising and assessing jewellery;
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions;
• Extensive trade knowledge with a network of potential sellers and experts in your field;
• A real team player with excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Proficiency in computer tools used for data analysis, reporting and presentations For example Excel or Google Sheets and PowerPoint or Google Slides;
• The diplomatic competence needed to act as a mediator in disputes between users;
• Fluent English language skills; French is a plus.

Where You'll Be:

The role is based in Belgium with a fully remote work-from-home arrangement. You will be part of the Luxury Supercluster and will be working closely with our Belgian markets.

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. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their full self to work.
• 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 Offices and Way of Working

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.

Interested?

Apply with an English CV and Cover Letter. By applying, you agree to Catawiki’s Applicant Privacy Policy. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the review of your application. AI may help us assess how your experience matches the requirements of the role, but hiring decisions are always made by our recruitment team