Category Manager Trading Cards

<div class="content-intro"><p>At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s <a href="https://www.catawiki.com/en/c/583-sports-memorabilia">Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car</a>, a <a href="https://www.catawiki.com/en/c/579-fossils">Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton</a>, <a href="https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/10035805">Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit</a> or <a href="https://www.catawiki.com/en/c/583-sports-memorabilia">Usain Bolt’s running shoe</a>, we encounter exceptional objects every day.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>Taking ownership and driving impact&nbsp;</li> <li>Being open to change and feedback</li> <li>Being passionate about our mission and our customers.&nbsp;</li> </ul></div><h2><strong>Category Manager – Trading Cards</strong></h2> <p>Trading Cards isn’t just a category. It’s a global collector economy powered by hype, scarcity, nostalgia, and community obsession. Pokémon drops. Graded grails. Sports legends. Rare exclusives.</p> <p>We’re looking for a commercially sharp, high-energy Category Manager who understands consumer goods markets and knows how to scale fast-growing businesses. Someone who brings structure to fast growth, builds strong teams, and turns momentum into revenue.</p> <p>You won’t just “manage” this category. You’ll build, scale and own it.</p> <h3><strong>What You’ll Own</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Define and execute the growth strategy for Trading Cards</li> <li>Own the P&amp;L and drive revenue and margin with clear commercial decisions</li> <li>Turn data into action across pricing, supply, marketing, and performance</li> <li>Anticipate hype cycles, demand shifts, and market trends before they peak</li> <li>Build structure in a fast-scaling environment</li> <li>Lead and develop a high-performing team of Trading Card Experts</li> <li>Create clarity, accountability, and ambition within your team</li> <li>Strengthen and scale the seller pipeline with Sales</li> <li>Build relationships with top sellers and high-intent buyers</li> <li>Test fast, learn fast, scale what works</li> </ul> <h3><strong>What You Bring</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Experience in consumer goods markets with a strong grasp of market dynamics</li> <li>Proven experience managing and developing direct reports</li> <li>Relentless commercial drive and entrepreneurial energy</li> <li>The ability to create structure while scaling fast</li> <li>Confidence influencing cross-functional stakeholders</li> <li>Strong analytical instincts — you make decisions backed by data</li> <li>Comfort operating in a fast-paced, target-driven environment</li> <li>Curiosity for trading cards or collector culture is a plus</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Why This Role</strong></h3> <p>This is a category with massive growth potential and a global, passionate community. You’ll get real ownership, real impact, and the freedom to experiment.</p> <p>If you’re energized by building teams, scaling markets, and turning consumer trends into commercial success&nbsp; this is your category.</p><div class="content-conclusion"><div class="text text-align-left "> <h3><strong>Why You'll Love Working with Us</strong></h3> <ul> <li><strong>Create a visible impact </strong>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.</li> <li><strong>Learn and grow</strong> through our Learning &amp; Development initiatives, including clear development plans and mentorship programmes to support your career progression.</li> <li><strong>A culture of connection defines us</strong>. 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.</li> <li><strong>Celebrate life’s moments with us. </strong>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<strong>”</strong>. We also offer additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events. Benefits may vary by location.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Our Offices and Way of Working</strong></h3> <p class="p1">Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam, Paris 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.</p> </div> <h3><strong>Interested?</strong></h3> <p class="p1">Apply with an English CV and Cover Letter. By applying, you agree to <a href="https://www.catawiki.com/conditions/applicant-privacy-policy.pdf">Catawiki’s Applicant Privacy Policy.</a> 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.</p></div>