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Catawiki is a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects, with over 100,000 unique items auctioned weekly and 25+ million objects sold to date. The company operates across 80+ categories with a mission to become the world's most popular destination for special objects.
As a Model Trains Expert, you will bring specialist expertise to the curation of high-quality auctions that attract engaged collectors and trusted sellers. Your deep knowledge of brands, rarity, condition, valuation, and collector expectations is central to ensuring each lot is relevant, accurately assessed, and commercially strong.
Key responsibilities include:
- Evaluate and arrange model train lots submitted by users, ensuring each auction features attractive and relevant listings
- Create compelling weekly lot selections using your expertise and professional network
- Review titles, descriptions, and images to assess quality and provide accurate estimated values
- Safeguard transparent and fair transactions through consistent expert evaluation
- Communicate rejections professionally and diplomatically, maintaining strong seller relationships
- Collaborate with Sales to attract new sellers and diversify the range and quality of lots
- Partner with Marketing to increase bidder engagement and visibility for auctions
You will combine deep category expertise with sound commercial judgement to grow the Model Trains category, maintain transparency, and strengthen trust within the collector community.
Requirements:
- Expert knowledge in Model Trains
- Strong commercial acumen and documented commercial experience
- An eye for trade and value within the collectibles market
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to act diplomatically in user disputes
- A network of potential sellers and experts within your field
- Good computer skills and confidence working with digital tools
- Good command of English, written and spoken
