Expert Luxury Pens and Lighters

France

Netherlands, Spain, Poland, France, Germany

At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car, a Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton, Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit or Usain Bolt’s running shoe, we encounter exceptional objects every day.

We’re a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects. Each week, more than 110,000 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 and team:

The Pens & Lighters category at Catawiki is run by a small, dedicated team of experts who manage the category end-to-end. As a team, we are responsible for the full auction lifecycle: from evaluating and curating lots to working closely with sellers and buyers, resolving disputes, expanding the seller network, and supporting marketing initiatives.

As an Expert Luxury Pens and Lighters, you will take ownership of your own auctions, working closely with fellow category experts to ensure high-quality, engaging weekly auctions. While your core focus is on your specialist knowledge, the role is broad and varied, combining content, commercial responsibility, and stakeholder interaction.

This is a part-time position of 0.6 FTE, equivalent to 24 hours per week.

What you’ll do:

Curate and manage your own dedicated writing instruments auctions
Evaluate lots for quality, authenticity, and market relevance
Communicate with sellers and buyers, including handling questions and disputes
Actively grow the number of lots and sellers in your category
Improve and manage key performance indicators for your auctions
Contribute to seller activation, brand growth, and marketing initiatives

How you work:

The work of an expert is continuous, as sellers submit lots throughout the day. At the same time, working hours are flexible and can be agreed upon with your manager, allowing you to balance autonomy with team collaboration.

What you'll bring:

You have strong knowledge of writing instruments, combined with the ability and willingness to continue learning on the job
You have a commercial mindset and enjoy growing auctions, sellers, and results
You work accurately and independently, while collaborating well within a small expert team
You communicate clearly and professionally with sellers, buyers, and internal stakeholders
You are comfortable making decisions and taking ownership of your auctions
You are flexible and organised, able to manage a continuous flow of incoming lots
You are comfortable leveraging an existing network of sellers, collectors, or industry experts

Where you'll be:

The role is based in Europe with a work-from-home arrangement.

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, Paris 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. 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.