Modern Contemporary Art Expert - Dutch Belgian Art

At Catawiki every day brings the extraordinary! Whether its a or we encounter exceptional objects every day.

Were a oneofakind marketplace for buying and selling special objects! Each week we offer over 75000 unique items in auction carefully curated by our passionate inhouse experts.

Having sold over 20 million unique objects to date were on a mission to become the worlds most popular destination for special objects. As a growing diverse and sustainable scaleup we proudly live by our core values:

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

If these values resonate with you wed love to explore how you can join us on this exciting journey!

About the role

As an Expert in Dutch & Belgian Art you will be closely involved with evaluating and arranging lots submitted by our users. Using your expert knowledge in Modern & Contemporary Art you will be responsible for creating attractive auctions every week and expanding Catawikis seller base in the Netherlands and Belgium. Youll be part of an international team of Art experts working closely with top galleries around Europe and you will contribute significantly to driving profitable growth with high impact for the category and beyond.

What youll do

• 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 lot pictures and provide users with an estimated value based on this information. If you need to reject a submission you do so in a professional and courteous manner. Your efforts result in exceptional auctions that bidders will find irresistible.
• In this role youll also act as a commercial representative for Catawiki attending art fairs and engaging directly with buyers and sellers.
• Youll negotiate effectively providing expertise to facilitate successful transactions and fostering trust and transparency.
• Additionally youll play an essential role in expanding Catawikis seller base in the Netherlands and Belgium.

What youll bring

• Strong expertise in Dutch & Belgian paintings and prints of the Modern PostWar & Contemporary period;
• Commercial acumen with proven experience in negotiating deals and representing a platform at fairs and exhibitions.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with online sales platforms.
• Skills in optimising auction strategies (reserve price sell rate) and tracking auction performance while guiding sellers on current market trends.
• A reliable network of contacts including dealers collectors curators and experts
• Natural team player and thrive in a diverse team environment;
• Native Dutch speaker excellent English communication;

Where youll be

The role is based in the Netherlands or Belgium with a workfromhome arrangement. You will be part of the Art department and will be working for our Dutchspeaking markets.

Why Youll Love Working with Us

• Create a Visible Impact by working at scale in a global organisation that serves millions of customers across 80 categories. In our flat structure every role has a broad scope that directly impacts both our customers and the business.
• Learn and Grow with Us through our Learning & Development initiatives which include clear development plans and mentorship programmes designed to support your career progression.
• A Culture of Connection defines us. Were a passionate diverse and collaborative team of 800 Catawikains and 60 nationalities all coming together to build a oneofakind marketplace. We foster an inclusive and queerfriendly work environment committed to making every Catawikian feel welcomed and empowered. Whatever your story we encourage you to bring your unique perspective to our team.
• Celebrate Lifes Moments with us at Catawiki. When you join us youll receive a 100 Catavoucher and on each birthday youll get a 50 Catavoucher to celebrate. Enjoy an extra day off each year to Pursue Your Passion. We also recognise significant work anniversaries (3 5 8 10 years) with additional time off plus extra leave for lifes big moments like marriage engagements or moving house.

Please note that benefits can vary by location. For specific information regarding whats available in your country please consult your recruiter.

Our Offices and Way of Working

Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam Paris and Lisbon are designed to inspire and connect. Most Catawikians are within commuting distance of one of our offices and enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model. This means we typically ask you to be in the office 2 out of 5 days roughly 40% of your working time to collaborate and connect with your colleagues. Of course if the job description specifies that the role is 100% remotesuch as for certain expert or sales positionsthen that arrangement will apply.

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 .

If youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.