Expert - Pokemon and Trading Cards Japan

Japan

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.

Your Mission

As a Pokémon and Trading Cards Expert based in Japan, you will grow Catawiki’s Japanese Trading Cards supply by curating high-quality auctions and connecting Japanese market trends with European collector demand.

You will bridge Japan and Europe through strong curation, seller onboarding, and data-driven insights, positioning Catawiki as a trusted destination for Japanese Trading Cards.

What You’ll Do

Evaluate and approve submitted lots based on authenticity, condition, grading, and market demand
Build weekly auctions featuring Pokémon, MTG, One Piece, Dragon Ball, Yu-Gi-Oh and other major Japanese TCGs
Identify early Japanese trends such as scarcity, promos, limited releases, and translate them into strong auction content
Onboard and support Japanese sellers, guiding them on listing processes, pricing, grading expectations, shipping standards, and dispute prevention
Spot supply opportunities including exclusive sets, early releases, and graded cards, acting quickly within quality standards
Bridge Japanese supply and European demand by translating market movements into commercially relevant actions
Analyse auction performance and buyer behaviour to refine curation and identify growth opportunities

What You’ll Bring

Deep expertise in Japanese Trading Cards, including Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, Dragon Ball, Yu-Gi-Oh, and other TCGs
Strong understanding of rarity, grading, sealed products, and trading card market dynamics
Proven experience buying and selling trading cards both online and in person
Established local network in Japan including card shops, dealers, wholesalers, distributors, and grading communities
Understanding of European trading card demand and cross-market dynamics
Fluency in Japanese and English, with the ability to educate and support sellers clearly and diplomatically
Confidence using data and digital tools to guide pricing, curation, and performance decisions

How We Work

Collaborate closely with the Japan-based Sales and Experts team
Work remotely with colleagues primarily based in Europe
Operate in a diverse, international, and fast-paced environment
Take a proactive, organised, and independent approach while aligning with team goals

Where You’ll Be

The role is fully remote role based in Japan, with daily collaboration with teams in Japan and across Europe.

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.