Watches Expert - Japan

Job Description

Catawiki is offering a unique opportunity to build the Japanese market from the ground up and to have a tremendous impact on the direction and future growth of the company.

We see a big opportunity in luxury watch sales throughout Japan and we are looking for someone to be at the heart of accelerating that growth.

What you will do

As an Expert, you will be closely involved with evaluating and arranging lots submitted by our users. Using your expert knowledge and extensive commercial network, you will be responsible for creating attractive lot listings every week. You visit existing and potential new sellers. When started, you provide them with a great onboarding experience, supporting the submission process as well as providing guidance in generating the right quality. Catawiki strives to keep user transactions as transparent and fair as possible, and your expertise and experience play a large part in maintaining this standard; you know better than anyone what items are of interest to our users. You will review lot titles, descriptions, and pictures, and provide users with an estimated value based on this information.

Your efforts result in exceptional auctions that bidders will find irresistible. We also expect you to keep your own auction interesting by working with our sales department, thereby drawing in new sellers and diversifying the selection of lots offered at your auction.

Who are you?

We do not necessarily require any diplomas or experience in similar functions, however, we do require:

• You are an absolute watch expert;
• An eye for trade;
• Documented commercial experience;
• Excellent communicative skills;
• Good computer skills;
• A network of potential sellers and experts in your field;
• The diplomatic competence needed to act as a mediator in disputes between users;
• Native Japanese language skills and a good command of the English language.

What we offer

This is your chance to become part of Europe’s fastest-growing tech company! You will have an exciting job in a young, fast-growing, dynamic & international organisation. Additionally, you can expect:

• Minimum availability of 32 hours per week.
• Work from home;
• Flexible to divide your working hours over the working week. We do have fixed meeting times during the week and you will be required to attend those (online) meetings;
• Excellent opportunities for career development;
• A fun team in a fast-growing online company facing complex challenges;
• Lots of room to work on great ideas, and to learn and grow.

Diversity

Catawiki is committed to building a diverse company and diverse teams. That includes everyone, no matter your age, ability, gender, race, religion or sexual orientation. We welcome applications from underserved and underrepresented communities. If you’ve got a story to tell, come and join us.

Covid-19 and hiring

As we navigate through this pandemic together, we want to reassure you that keeping candidates and our employees safe is of paramount importance to us. That’s why the entire recruitment process will take place remotely, using phone and video calls. For successful applicants who end up being hired, we always ensure a safe, engaging and (for the time-being) a remote onboarding experience. We also take care to make sure all of your equipment will be sent to you by courier, so you are ready for your first day. You can Click Here to read the Coronavirus company update from our CEO, Ravi Vora.

Interested?

Apply directly with an English CV and cover letter by submitting your information at the bottom of this page. By submitting your application you agree to Catawiki’s Applicant Privacy Policy