Head of Category Marketing

Job Description

Who we are

A piece of the moon, a complete dinosaur skeleton, the Pope's hat, the world's smallest book - at Catawiki, we come across extraordinary objects such as these every day.

The special object you’ve been searching for, or a new and unexpected interest you never thought you’d have: the more you look, the more you’ll find. And at Catawiki, there’s always more to the story. Our experts value, authenticate and curate everything from automobiles to vintage stamps, so everything you encounter is real and layered with meaning - waiting to be found.

Our mission is to connect passionate enthusiasts with the objects that tell their stories. As Europe’s fastest growing online auction platform, we help over 10 million people discover new treasures every month. This means we are continually growing and always on the lookout for new talent! Born and raised in The Netherlands, we started in 2008 and have since grown to over 600 Catawikians, working across 7 international offices, while maintaining our start-up mentality every step of the way. In December 2020 we received a new €150m investment round led by Permira and are excited to be growing out our team and business further across the world.

What you will do

As our Head of Category Marketing, you will play a key leadership role in the Marketing Team where you will build the Category Marketing Function consisting of 5 direct reports.

Catawiki is structured around 4 key Business Units (Collectables, Luxury, Art & Antiques and Mobility) and your mandate is to ensure our Marketing drives growth in each of these categories. To achieve this, you will own our annual and quarterly planning cycles, work with all four other Marketing Functions to set strategy, and liaise with leadership from every Business Unit to match demand with supply.

The role requires a Marketing leader who is able to operate both strategically and tactically, comfortable working with Senior Leaders and external partners, and has a demonstrable understanding of marketing strategy and tactics. The ideal candidate has a strong bias for action, planning and process. In addition to the responsibilities outlined below, you will work closely with the VP of Marketing on internal processes related to Marketing.

The importance of Category Marketing within Catawiki is enormous; as our marketplace is fully auction-based and we offer over 65,000 objects in 22 categories every week, strong alignment and the right marketplace balance are prerequisites for success.

Your other responsibilities will include:

• Leading and building a team of 5.
• Build a deep partnership with our Business Units teams to drive growth and match demand with supply.
• Own and oversee our Annual and Quarterly Planning Cycles - liaise cross-functionally with our Business Units and Product.
• Manage the overall marketing budget (media and non-media), resources, and prioritization of all marketing initiatives.
• Program Management of Business Unit-specific Marketing Initiatives and large Marketing Initiatives on a Catawiki-level.
• Program Management of our Marketing Partnerships related to acquisition, supply and brand.
• Locate and execute process improvements to improve marketing performance and effectiveness.
• Exploring new ways/channels to delight our customers.

Who are you

• 8+ years Marketing experience at consumer-facing companies.
• 4+ years Team Management or Leadership experience.
• 2+ years high-tech experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven track record in operations and setting up industry-leading processes.
• Owner mentality and a willingness to roll up your sleeves, dive deep and get the job done in an ambiguous environment.
• Technology experience is a plus.
• Global or multi-country operating experience is a plus.
• MBA or Master’s degree in a marketing related field is a plus.

Here’s what we can offer you

This is your chance to become part of a fast but sustainable growing tech company! You will have an exciting role in a young, fast-growing, dynamic & international organisation. In this role you will be a part of the Catawiki-group Leadership team. You'll be part of an enthusiastic, highly motivated team of 30 marketeers; you'll have big responsibilities and can really create something. Together with you, we’ll make sure we act on Champions league level; Better than this, you won’t find it! Additionally you can expect:

• Working with top notch marketers acting on a champions league level in a super complex dynamic environment; you will learn a lot!
• A diverse and international team with over 50 different nationalities.
• A great office located in the heart of Amsterdam with an easy-going atmosphere.
• Our entrepreneurial environment encourages everyone to take initiative and experiment with new ideas. You’ll actively contribute to the growth of the Catawiki platform.
• Tailor-made trainings to facilitate your personal and professional growth
• The fun part! Our Activity Committee plans everything from ‘CataFooty’ to International Food Festivals, Friday Drinks, Board Game Nights, Pub Quizzes and Boot Camps!
• And there’s more! Paid holidays, holiday allowance and a pension plan paid for by Catawiki.

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?

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