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<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 </li>
<li>Being open to change and feedback</li>
<li>Being passionate about our mission and our customers. </li>
</ul></div><h2>Your Mission</h2>
<p>We are looking for a dynamic and commercially driven <strong>Expert Watches </strong>to grow and strengthen our presence in the Japanese watch market. This role combines deep horological expertise with strong sales and relationship-building capabilities.</p>
<p>You will be responsible for sourcing high-quality watch consignments, developing partnerships with sellers and dealers, and ensuring that all curated items meet our quality and pricing standards.</p>
<h2 data-start="524" data-end="541">What You’ll Do</h2>
<h4><strong>Watch Expertise & Curation</strong></h4>
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<li>Evaluate, authenticate, and curate watches for auction, ensuring high-quality standards</li>
<li>Provide accurate pricing guidance aligned with market trends and platform strategy</li>
<li>Advise sellers on lot composition, descriptions, and presentation to maximize performance</li>
<li>Monitor auction results and continuously refine pricing and selection strategy<br><br></li>
</ul>
<h4><strong>Business Development & Sales</strong></h4>
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<li>Guide and train sellers on pricing, including expected sale ranges and defining competitive price points to maximize auction performance.</li>
<li>Proactively source new sellers, dealers, and collections within the Japanese market</li>
<li>Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and high-value clients</li>
<li>Drive consignment volume and quality through active outreach and networking</li>
<li>Identify market opportunities and contribute to local growth strategy<br><br></li>
</ul>
<h4><strong>Market & Stakeholder Management</strong></h4>
<ul>
<li>Act as a local market expert, providing insights on trends, brands, and buyer behavior</li>
<li>Represent the company at events, trade shows, and industry gatherings</li>
<li>Collaborate with internal teams (category & sales management, marketing, customer service) to optimize performance</li>
</ul>
<h2 data-start="1264" data-end="1284">What You’ll Bring</h2>
<ul>
<li>Proven experience in the watch industry (e.g., dealer, auction house, specialist, or collector-level expertise)</li>
<li>Strong commercial mindset with experience in sales, business development, or account management</li>
<li>Deep knowledge of watch brands, models, pricing, and market dynamics</li>
<li>Established network within the Japanese watch ecosystem is a strong plus</li>
<li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills in japanese and preferably in english</li>
<li>Fluent in Japanese (spoken and written)</li>
<li>Advanced in English<strong> </strong>(spoken and written)</li>
<li>Ability to work in an international environment and communicate with global teams</li>
</ul>
<h2 data-start="2064" data-end="2082">Where You’ll Be</h2>
<p data-start="2084" data-end="2126" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">This is a 100% remote role based in <strong>Japan</strong>, with daily collaboration with teams in Japan and across Europe.</p>
<h3>応募概要 </h3>
<ul>
<li>給与: 要相談 ※経験やスキルに応じて決定します。</li>
<li>雇用形態: 契約社員・EOR(雇用代行)</li>
<li>試用期間: 6ヶ月(待遇に差異はありません)</li>
<li>勤務時間: 1日実働8時間・完全週休2日制 (土日)・有給休暇 20日</li>
<li>福利厚生: </li>
<ul>
<li>PC支給</li>
<li>社会保険</li>
<li>厚生年金</li>
<li>出張手当 など</li>
<li>メンタルヘルスサポート制度</li>
</ul>
</ul>
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<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 & 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>
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<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>
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