Commercial, Post-War Art & Prints Intern

Job description

At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s [Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car](https://www.catawiki.com/en/c/583-sports-memorabilia), a [Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton](https://www.catawiki.com/en/c/579-fossils), [Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit](https://www.catawiki.com/en/l/10035805) or [Usain Bolt’s running shoe](https://www.catawiki.com/en/c/583-sports-memorabilia), 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. ### **About the role** **Like discovering new things and talking to people? Help us connect great art with the people who love it.** At Catawiki, we bring special objects to people who appreciate them. Our Post-War Art & Prints team helps artworks find new owners through weekly online auctions across Europe. We’re looking for an enthusiastic intern to support our team with the commercial side of the category. You’ll help us discover potential sellers, learn what makes their work special and explore ways to bring more artworks to auction. ### **Your mission** Support the Post-War Art & Prints team with the commercial work needed to discover potential sellers, build relationships and bring more artworks to auction. You will contribute to weekly online auctions across Europe while learning about the art market and how an online marketplace works. ### **What You'll Do** - Research galleries, art dealers and collectors to identify potential sellers for Catawiki - Organise and maintain accurate information about potential sellers to support effective outreach - Prepare messages, meetings and follow-ups to help build seller relationships - Research artists and art market trends and share relevant discoveries with the team - Support the preparation of themed auctions and other category projects - Track outreach activity and keep the team informed on progress - Share ideas and ask questions to contribute to the team’s commercial activities ### **What You'll Bring** - Show curiosity about art, people and how businesses work - Communicate in a friendly and confident way, with an interest in learning about seller relationships - Take an organised approach to research, follow-up and supporting team activities - Use everyday digital tools, including spreadsheets and online research - Speak fluent English, with other languages considered a plus - **Stay registered as a student at a Dutch university for the entire internship period and be able to provide a tri-party agreement** - Bring curiosity, energy and a willingness to learn, with no prior background in art, sales or auctions required ### **How We Work** - Work closely with art experts and sales colleagues to learn how we identify potential sellers, build relationships and bring artworks to auction - Contribute within an enthusiastic, international team with colleagues from more than 50 nationalities - Take initiative and experiment with new ideas in an entrepreneurial environment - Learn through hands-on experience and tailored training while contributing to category projects and the growth of the platform ### **Where You'll Be** This is a hybrid role based in Amsterdam. You will work from our Amsterdam HQ a minimum of 2 days per week. ### **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 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.](https://www.catawiki.com/conditions/applicant-privacy-policy.pdf) 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. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the review of your application. AI may help us assess how your experience matches the requirements of the role, but hiring decisions are always made by our recruitment team