時計エキスパート - Expert Watches

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. ## Your Mission We are looking for a dynamic and commercially driven **Expert Watches** to grow and strengthen our presence in the Japanese watch market. This role combines deep horological expertise with strong sales and relationship-building capabilities. You will be responsible for sourcing high-quality watch consignments, developing partnerships with sellers and dealers, and ensuring that all curated items meet our quality and pricing standards. ## What You’ll Do #### **Watch Expertise & Curation** - Evaluate, authenticate, and curate watches for auction, ensuring high-quality standards - Provide accurate pricing guidance aligned with market trends and platform strategy - Advise sellers on lot composition, descriptions, and presentation to maximize performance - Monitor auction results and continuously refine pricing and selection strategy #### **Business Development & Sales** - Guide and train sellers on pricing, including expected sale ranges and defining competitive price points to maximize auction performance. - Proactively source new sellers, dealers, and collections within the Japanese market - Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and high-value clients - Drive consignment volume and quality through active outreach and networking - Identify market opportunities and contribute to local growth strategy #### **Market & Stakeholder Management** - Act as a local market expert, providing insights on trends, brands, and buyer behavior - Represent the company at events, trade shows, and industry gatherings - Collaborate with internal teams (category & sales management, marketing, customer service) to optimize performance ## What You’ll Bring - Proven experience in the watch industry (e.g., dealer, auction house, specialist, or collector-level expertise) - Strong commercial mindset with experience in sales, business development, or account management - Deep knowledge of watch brands, models, pricing, and market dynamics - Established network within the Japanese watch ecosystem is a strong plus - Excellent communication and negotiation skills in japanese and preferably in english - Fluent in Japanese (spoken and written) - Advanced in English(spoken and written) - Ability to work in an international environment and communicate with global teams ## Where You’ll Be This is a 100% remote role based in **Japan**, with daily collaboration with teams in Japan and across Europe. ### 応募概要 - 給与: 要相談 ※経験やスキルに応じて決定します。 - 雇用形態: 契約社員・EOR（雇用代行） - 試用期間: 6ヶ月（待遇に差異はありません） - 勤務時間: 1日実働8時間・完全週休2日制 (土日)・有給休暇 20日 - 福利厚生: - PC支給 - 社会保険 - 厚生年金 - 出張手当 など - メンタルヘルスサポート制度 ### **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.