Consumer PR Communications Manager

About the Job

As our Consumer Communications Manager, you will play an important role in the Marketing team where you will be responsible for driving and implementing key Consumer Communications initiatives. Reporting into our Director of Communications, this role involves seamlessly shifting from creating pitches and press releases, to engaging media outlets for brand activations to working on high visibility cross-functional marketing campaigns. Ensuring we use data in all of our activities will also be an integral part of your role.

The role is based in Amsterdam, but we’re open to remote applicants across Europe. 

What you’ll do 

• Write news releases, pitch media opportunities and secure top tier media coverage for Catawiki with a focus on France, Italy, Germany and the Benelux. You’ll have support from local PR agencies; 
• Build strong relationships with key consumer journalists across our key markets;
• Work with the wider Marketing team to develop campaigns, activations, partnerships and much more;
• Manage proactive communications campaigns;
• Continuously spot opportunities to further enhance Catawiki’s positioning and awareness with potential users; 
• Report against KPIs and manage tracking.

Who you are

• A minimum of 5 years experience in PR, ideally from a media, agency or tech background;
• University degree in communications, journalism, or related field; 
• Incredibly passionate about our mission and goals;
• Creative, an innovator and an ability to think big; 
• Hard working, hands-on and pressure resistant. Owner mentality and a willingness to roll up your sleeves, dive deep and get the job done in an ambiguous environment;
• Results-driven and understand the importance of reporting against KPIs;
• Professional level of writing and editing skills required; 
• Existing relationships with leading journalists is a plus; 
• Experience in a marketplace environment or an auction house is a plus; 
• Experience in the Luxury, Collectables, Interiors and/or Arts world is a plus; 
• Global or multi-country operating experience is a plus; 
• Bilingual in French, Italian, German, Dutch or Spanish is a plus.

What we offer 

This is your chance to join our mission to fulfil people’s passions, as part of a young and dynamic organisation. You'll be part of an enthusiastic, highly-motivated team of 750+ Catawikians. Additionally, you can expect:

• A fast and sustainably growing tech company
• A diverse team of 50+ nationalities
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your personal and professional growth
• An entrepreneurial environment, encouraging everyone to take initiative and actively contribute to the growth of the platform
• A hybrid way of working, with home office support provided and an allowance for utilities
• A social environment with lots of fun activities