Senior Jewellery Expert

1 мес. назад

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Senior Jewellery Expert responsible for evaluating and arranging jewellery auction lots, supporting sellers and contributing to growth of jewellery auctions.

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We are seeking an experienced Senior Jewellery Expert to support our team of experts and jewellery sellers in Belgium, contributing to the growth of ’s Jewellery auctions.

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At , 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 100,000 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. 
As a expert, you will use your specialist knowledge, to be responsible for creating attractive auctions by evaluating and arranging lots submitted by our sellers.
Balanced with your knowledge and experience of the trade, you will review the lot titles, descriptions, pictures, and provide users with an estimated and realistic value based on this information.
One of our main focuses is to keep user transactions as transparent and fair as possible, and your expertise and experience play a large part in maintaining this standard. We pride ourselves on being a unique, interactive platform so a professional, polite and courteous approach with our sellers is an absolutely essential attribute. Your efforts result in exceptional auctions that bidders will find irresistible. 
To keep your own auctions attracting bidders, you will be regularly working with our sales department, to recruit and develop new sellers and diversify the selection of lots offered in your auctions.
Finally, you’ll also be working together with our marketing department to generate an increase of potential bidder attention at your auction.
A Gemmology Diploma from one of the schools recognised by the FEEG or GIA;
5–10 years’ experience  in the jewellery, diamonds or precious stones trade with knowledge of the manufacturing process, quality control, or the ability to perform gemmological tests;
Leadership and project management capabilities, with proven experience partnering closely with Marketing, Commercial Operations and other cross-functional teams to drive complex initiatives;
Good grasp of market prices and understanding of jewellery manufacturing processes, cost structures, and production dynamics;
Experience in appraising and assessing jewellery;
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions;
Extensive trade knowledge with a network of potential sellers and experts in your field;
A real team player with excellent communication and negotiation skills;
Proficiency in computer tools used for data analysis, reporting and presentations For example Excel or Google Sheets and PowerPoint or Google Slides;
The diplomatic competence needed to act as a mediator in disputes between users;
Fluent English language skills; French is a plus.
The role is based in Belgium with a fully remote work-from-home arrangement. You will be part of the Luxury Supercluster and will be working closely with our Belgian markets.
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 vibrant offices in Amsterdam 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.
Apply with an English CV and Cover Letter. By applying, you agree to ’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.