Expert - Modern & Contemporary Art (Netherlands / Belgium)

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 we offer over 75,000 unique items in auction, carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts.

Having sold over 20 million unique objects to date, we’re on a mission to become the world’s most popular destination for special objects. As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by our core values: 

  • Taking ownership and driving impact 
  • Being open to change and feedback
  • Being passionate about our mission and our customers. 

If these values resonate with you, we’d love to explore how you can join us on this exciting journey! 

Role

As Expert, you will drive the visibility and sales of Dutch and Belgian Modern & Contemporary artists with strong international demand. By working directly with galleries, collectors, and dealers, you will secure high-quality consignments and present them to a global audience of buyers. Your role is pivotal in positioning Catawiki as the go-to platform for acquiring works by the region’s most relevant artists.

 

What You’ll Do

  • Curate auctions featuring the most market-relevant Dutch and Belgian artists

  • Build lasting relationships with galleries, collectors, and dealers to source top consignments

  • Ensure artworks meet standards of quality, authenticity, and market demand

  • Guide sellers in optimizing their submissions for the strongest sales outcomes

  • Use data and market insights to grow revenue and increase buyer engagement

  • Partner with sales, marketing, and PR to maximize visibility of your auctions

 

What You Bring

  • Solid expertise in Modern & Contemporary Art, especially Dutch and Belgian markets

  • Strong network in galleries, collections, and the secondary market

  • Commercial mindset with proven success in growing sales or markets

  • Analytical ability to act on performance data and market signals

  • Fluency in Dutch and English; French/Flemish is a plus

  • Prior experience in auctions, online marketplaces, or art sales preferred

 

Why Join Us

  • High-impact role: shape the international visibility of Dutch and Belgian artists

  • Direct access to a global collector base of millions

  • Flexibility: work remote or hybrid, based in NL/BE

  • Competitive salary, benefits, and development opportunities

Why You'll Love Working with Us

  • Create a Visible Impact by working at scale in a global organisation that serves millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope that directly impacts both our customers and the business.
  • Learn and Grow with Us through our Learning & Development initiatives, which include clear development plans and mentorship programmes designed to support your career progression.
  • A Culture of Connection defines us. We’re a passionate, diverse and collaborative team of 800+ Catawikains and 60+ nationalities, all coming together to build a one-of-a-kind marketplace. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly work environment, committed to making every Catawikian feel welcomed and empowered. Whatever your story, we encourage you to bring your unique perspective to our team. 
  • Celebrate Life’s Moments with us at Catawiki. When you join us, you’ll receive a €100 Catavoucher, and on each birthday, you'll get a €50 Catavoucher to celebrate. Enjoy an extra day off each year to "Pursue Your Passion". We also recognise significant work anniversaries (3, 5, 8, 10 years) with additional time off, plus extra leave for life’s big moments like marriage, engagements, or moving house.

Please note that benefits can vary by location. For specific information regarding what’s available in your country, please consult your recruiter.

Our Offices and Way of Working

Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam, Paris and Lisbon are designed to inspire and connect. Most Catawikians are within commuting distance of one of our offices and enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model. That said, some roles may be an exception: if the job description states that the position is fully remote or 100% office-based, that arrangement will apply instead. 

Interested?

Apply directly with an English CV and cover letter by submitting your information at the bottom of this page. By submitting your application you agree to Catawiki’s Applicant Privacy Policy.

If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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Flexible working

We’re continually incorporating hybrid elements, while employees choose how they split their work between the office and home.

Excellent benefits
Our benefits are designed to ensure every Catawikian is energised, focused and thriving.
Recognition programme

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