Expert Natural History & Taxidermy

Summary

Join Catawiki, a unique marketplace for buying and selling special objects, as a Natural History Expert specializing in taxidermy! You will play a pivotal role in evaluating and listing lots, ensuring high standards of transparency and fairness. Based in the Netherlands, France, or Spain, you will work remotely, collaborating with a global team. Leverage your expert knowledge and network to curate compelling listings, provide estimated values, and advise users. Contribute to Catawiki's growth by maximizing sales opportunities and building relationships with sellers and buyers. This role requires strong communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Requirements

• Full-time commitment and availability
• Expert knowledge in Natural History, particularly in taxidermy
• Basic to intermediate understanding of CITES, the EU Birds Directive, and general nature protection laws
• Proactive attitude and willingness to adapt and refine processes
• Proven commercial experience with a talent for maximizing sales opportunities and engaging users
• Familiarity with auction strategy optimization, including reserve pricing, sell-through rate, and cash flow
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Solid computer skills and proficiency with online sales platforms
• A reliable network of contacts within the Natural History and taxidermy communities
• High level of professionalism and diplomacy
• Fluency in English

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and arrange lots submitted by users
• Curate and create compelling lot listings weekly
• Review lot titles, descriptions, and images
• Provide users with reliable estimated values and professional advice
• Communicate professionally and courteously if an item doesn’t meet Catawiki's standards
• Represent Catawiki’s commercial interests
• Strategically contribute to growing Catawiki's platform
• Build relationships with sellers and buyers
• Collaborate remotely within the team
• Maintain strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Monitor auction performance, spot trends, and guide sellers

Preferred Qualifications

Additional language skills in Dutch, French, or Spanish

Benefits

• Learning & Development initiatives, including clear development plans and mentorship programmes
• ���100 Catavoucher upon joining and €50 Catavoucher on each birthday
• An extra day off each year to "Pursue Your Passion"
• Additional time off for significant work anniversaries (3, 5, 8, 10 years)
• Extra leave for life’s big moments like marriage, engagements, or moving house
• Hybrid work model (2 days in the office)