2d ago
German, Austrian & Swiss Classical & Modern Art Expert
German, Austrian & Swiss Classical & Modern Art Expert
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At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it's Daniel Ricciardo's Formula 1 Car, a Woolly Mammoth's Skeleton, Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit or Usain Bolt's running shoe, we encounter exceptional objects every day.
We're a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects. Each week, more than 110,000 unique items are auctioned, all carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts.
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.
- Taking ownership and driving impact
- Being open to change and feedback
- Being passionate about our mission and our customers.
Your Mission
Drive the growth and quality of Catawiki's German, Austrian and Swiss Classical and Modern Art category by sourcing, evaluating and curating artworks across key historical periods and movements. You ensure a strong, commercially viable pipeline of lots, combining deep art-historical expertise with market insight. You contribute directly to category performance by building supply, strengthening seller relationships and delivering high-quality curation that meets both collector expectations and market demand.
What You'll Do
- Source, evaluate and curate artworks across German, Austrian and Swiss Classical and Modern Art, ensuring a strong and relevant auction pipeline
- Assess a high volume of submissions with varying value, maintaining consistent quality and accuracy in selection decisions
- Write expert lot descriptions, set estimates and recommend reserve prices aligned with current market conditions
- Build and convert a pipeline of sellers by visiting prospects, running meetings and providing clear commercial guidance
- Partner with Account Managers to design and deliver single-seller auctions and execute seller growth strategies
- Represent Catawiki at fairs and industry events to strengthen market presence and secure high-quality consignments
- Develop and maintain relationships with galleries, dealers, collectors and institutions to drive consistent supply and category growth
What You'll Bring
- Proven expertise in German, Austrian and Swiss Classical and Modern Art, including appraisal, provenance research and pricing
- Experience in gallery management, auction houses or art dealing within European art markets
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, convert leads and grow seller relationships
- Established credibility and network within German-speaking art markets
- Excellent collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with experts, sales teams and cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities
- Fluency in German and English, with additional languages considered a plus
How We Work
- We collaborate closely with experts, Sales and category leadership to deliver commercial impact
- We take ownership of category performance, balancing curation with business growth
- We share market insights and knowledge across the wider expert team to strengthen decision-making
- We support adjacent categories when needed, contributing to a flexible and connected art organisation
Where You'll Be
This is a full time, fully remote role based in Germany.
Why You'll Love Working with Us
- Create a visible impact 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.
- Learn and grow through our Learning & Development initiatives, including clear development plans and mentorship programmes to support your career progression.
- A culture of connection defines us. 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.
- Celebrate life's moments with us. 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". We also offer additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events. Benefits may vary by location.
Our Offices and Way of Working
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.
Interested?
Apply with an English CV and Cover Letter. By applying, you agree to Catawiki's Applicant Privacy Policy. 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.
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