Modern and Contemporary Artworks Expert - Belgium/ Netherlands

Job Description

About the role

As a Modern Art Expert, you will be closely involved with evaluating and curating the lots submitted by our Sellers. You will review lot titles, descriptions, and pictures, and provide users with an estimated value based on this information.

Using your expert knowledge and your extensive network, you will be responsible for creating attractive auctions every week. 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.

We therefore expect you to create your own auctions by engaging with Catawiki’s Sellers and by working with our Sales teams to attract new Sellers and offer even more choice to our Buyers. You will also be present on the field, attending Art & Antiques events or visiting promising galleries, collectors and artists throughout the year in Europe.

Finally, you’ll also be working together with our Marketing department to be a Modern Art evangelist, within and outside of Catawiki. You will be involved in the Marketing plan designed to promote the auctions of the Catawiki Art department.

About the team

Our Expert team is responsible for curating, selecting and promoting the thousands of auctions you see on Catawiki every day. It is also responsible for promoting the Catawiki brand and services in the Art & Antiques world – notably through selected events and visits to top galleries, boutiques and events in Europe.

What you'll do

You will be part of our Art team consisting of 20+ Experts. You will work closely with them to share your expertise and collaboratively provide the best service to Catawiki’s customers. You will also work very closely with the Sales and Marketing team, to ensure that your auctions get the best selection of artworks, whilst reaching out to the most qualified audience worldwide.

What you'll bring

• You have experience in Trading in Secondary Market, related to Modern & Contemporary Art; you have either a previous trade experience within an auction house, through the running of an Art gallery, or by having been an agent in the Art world.
• You have strong expertise and connoisseurship in Modern and Contemporary works of art and editions, and aren’t afraid of a fast-paced environment
• You have commercial skills and an extensive network of potential sellers, experts and specialists in your field
• You are living in one of the countries mentioned in the role title and are fluent in English + Dutch. French is a bonus.
• Good computer skills.
• You have the diplomatic competence needed to act as a mediator in disputes between users.
  

Where you'll be

The role can based in The Netherlands or Belgium with a work from home arrangement.

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. You'll be part of an enthusiastic, highly motivated team of 500+ international Catawikians; you'll have big responsibilities and can really create something. Additionally you can expect:

• Working with a top notch team 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!
• Stock Options: All Catawikians are granted 100 Stock Options after 12 months of service.
• And there’s more! Paid holidays, holiday allowance and a fantastic pension plan paid for by Catawiki.