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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 110,000 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><h3 data-section-id="3q3jp7" data-start="0" data-end="16">Your Mission</h3> <p data-start="18" data-end="258">As Category Lead, Toys & Models, you drive commercial growth and operational excellence across the category. You translate strategy into clear actions, ensuring auctions are high quality, commercially strong and aligned with business goals.</p> <p data-start="260" data-end="469">Working closely with the Category Manager, experts and cross-functional teams, you strengthen the category’s position for collectors by unlocking growth opportunities, improving performance and scaling impact.</p> <h3 data-section-id="1j5ac4d" data-start="471" data-end="489">What You’ll Do</h3> <ul data-start="491" data-end="1152"> <li data-section-id="1rqysgr" data-start="491" data-end="615">Drive commercial growth by sourcing and developing high-quality supply through sellers, partnerships and market outreach</li> <li data-section-id="19x74ae" data-start="616" data-end="710">Build and manage a strong pipeline, converting leads into active, high-performing auctions</li> <li data-section-id="h261zv" data-start="711" data-end="802">Identify and act on growth opportunities across markets, subcategories and supply types</li> <li data-section-id="3hhe3t" data-start="803" data-end="882">Own auction performance by steering planning, forecasting and KPI follow-up</li> <li data-section-id="22p8is" data-start="883" data-end="968">Optimise auctions for quality, pricing, conversion and overall commercial results</li> <li data-section-id="eudlia" data-start="969" data-end="1057">Collaborate cross-functionally to increase visibility, engagement and seller success</li> <li data-section-id="6t2kdx" data-start="1058" data-end="1152">Translate category strategy into clear actions, supporting experts and improving execution</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="1ej7krq" data-start="1154" data-end="1175">What You’ll Bring</h3> <ul data-start="1177" data-end="1799"> <li data-section-id="yk30aa" data-start="1177" data-end="1274">Strong commercial instincts with experience in business development, sales or category growth</li> <li data-section-id="u27yd" data-start="1275" data-end="1363">Ability to turn opportunities into measurable results using data, KPIs and CRM tools</li> <li data-section-id="i9o6em" data-start="1364" data-end="1444">Hands-on, structured approach with clear ownership of execution and outcomes</li> <li data-section-id="1ozfu36" data-start="1445" data-end="1521">Experience managing supply, sellers or partnerships to drive performance</li> <li data-section-id="hcehxf" data-start="1522" data-end="1614">Strategic thinking with the ability to translate plans into clear priorities and actions</li> <li data-section-id="1sk6sac" data-start="1615" data-end="1698">Curiosity and motivation to build expertise in collectibles or niche categories</li> <li data-section-id="1qnbksu" data-start="1699" data-end="1799">Strong collaboration skills, with confidence to challenge, align and drive progress across teams</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="sui7mt" data-start="1801" data-end="1816">How We Work</h3> <ul data-start="1818" data-end="2177"> <li data-section-id="14rej3a" data-start="1818" data-end="1916">Collaborate closely with Category Managers, experts and cross-functional teams to drive impact</li> <li data-section-id="5u6wul" data-start="1917" data-end="2002">Operate with clear ownership, turning strategy into execution with accountability</li> <li data-section-id="c8ps68" data-start="2003" data-end="2086">Use data and insights to guide decisions, improve performance and scale results</li> <li data-section-id="1kgvkqm" data-start="2087" data-end="2177">Foster a culture of knowledge sharing, continuous improvement and strong communication</li> </ul> <h3 data-section-id="1fdqkom" data-start="2179" data-end="2198">Where You’ll Be</h3> <p data-start="2200" data-end="2269" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">This is a 100% remote role based in The Netherlands, France or Italy.</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 & 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>

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