Expert Tribal Art

ppAt 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. /p pWe’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 pHaving 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 ulliTaking ownership and driving impact /liliBeing open to change and feedback /liliBeing passionate about our mission and our customers. /li /ul h3Your Mission /h3 pUse your specialist expertise in Southeast Asian, Oceanic or Americas Art Antiques to curate high-quality auctions, applying sound judgement to authenticity, provenance, quality and commercial relevance. /p pCombine expert curation with seller development and market insight to strengthen the category, grow high-quality supply and identify new commercial opportunities. /p h3What You’ll Do /h3 ul lipCurate high-quality auctions by evaluating objects for authenticity, age, attribution, condition, provenance, market relevance and buyer appeal. /p /li lipSafeguard trust and responsible trade by researching provenance, identifying potential risks and applying authenticity, quality and compliance standards consistently. /p /li lipGrow high-quality supply by identifying and developing relationships with dealers, galleries, collectors, professional sellers and collection owners across Europe and relevant international markets. /p /li lipSupport sellers with specialist knowledge and practical guidance on estimates, reserve prices, timing, presentation and object quality to improve auction performance. /p /li lipIdentify category growth opportunities using market insight and auction data, including buyer demand, supply quality, sell-through and average object value. /p /li lipDevelop and test auction themes, seller initiatives and process improvements, taking ownership from initial idea through execution and results. /p /li lipShare specialist knowledge and commercial insights with colleagues to strengthen curation standards, market understanding and the wider Asian Tribal Art team. /p /li /ul h3What You’ll Bring /h3 ul lipDemonstrable specialist expertise in Southeast Asian, Oceanic or Americas Art Antiques, plus good knowledge of at least one additional area within the role’s wider scope. /p /li lipProfessional experience in the art, antiques, auction, gallery, dealer, collecting, curatorial or online marketplace environment, with the ability to assess authenticity, attribution, quality, condition and provenance. /p /li lipStrong research skills using specialist literature, archives, databases and auction records, alongside awareness of cultural-property, responsible-sourcing and provenance considerations. /p /li lipA strong understanding of the European art and antiques market and auction dynamics, including estimates, reserve prices, sell-through, buyer demand and supply quality. /p /li lipA commercial and proactive approach, with the confidence to develop relationships with dealers, collectors and professional sellers and identify opportunities for category growth. /p /li lipStrong written and verbal communication skills in English, attention to detail and sound judgement, with confidence using digital platforms, data and research tools. /p /li lipThe ability to work independently, take ownership and collaborate effectively, with willingness to travel periodically. Expertise in African Art Antiques, an established specialist network, relevant additional languages or broader regional expertise are strong advantages. /p /li /ul h3How We Work /h3 ul lipWork closely with experts, account managers, Business Development, Marketing, the Category Lead and Category Manager to develop opportunities and strengthen auction performance. /p /li lipTake ownership of opportunities and projects while contributing to shared team goals and openly sharing specialist knowledge. /p /li lipResearch beyond your primary specialism, recognise the boundaries of your expertise and seek additional specialist input when needed. /p /li lipCombine object-level research, seller relationships and auction performance data to inform decisions and continuously improve ways of working. /p /li /ul h3Where You’ll Be /h3 pThis is a Europe-based role that can be based in any of our European offices. /p h3Why You'll Love Working with Us /h3 ul libCreate a visible impact /bby 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 libLea