Expert Rugs

Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, 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

As an Expert Rugs in the Home Decor category team, you will be closely involved with evaluating and arranging lots submitted by our users. Collaborating with other experts and using your own knowledge from all over the globe, you will be responsible for creating attractive auctions every week. Catawiki strives to keep user transactions as transparent and fair as possible, and your expertise and experience play a large part in maintaining this standard; you know better than anyone what items are of interest to our users.

You will review lot titles, descriptions, lot pictures, and provide users with an estimated value based on this information. If you need to reject a submission, you do so in a professional and courteous manner. Your efforts result in exceptional auctions that bidders will find irresistible.

You bring strong expertise in rugs (Oriental, Persian, Kilims, Silk, North African) and a commercial mindset to grow the Machine-Made Rugs segment. You understand what makes a piece desirable, collectible, and suitable for auction, and can translate that knowledge into compelling, high-performing auctions.

But beyond curation, you will actively build the category.

You will proactively identify new types of supply and emerging trends within the market. You will collaborate closely with Sales to attract high-potential sellers, onboard new supply sources, and strategically grow the Rugs portfolio. You understand that growth comes from both quality and volume, and you know how to balance both.

Who you are

You have expertise in hand-knotted rugs, including Oriental and Persian carpets, silk rugs, and Kelims.
You can confidently assess authenticity, age, condition, restorations, and material quality.
You are comfortable valuing objects and determining realistic market prices based on images and limited information, supported by your understanding of auction performance and demand.
You have commercial experience, such as price negotiations, establishing seller agreements, and actively sourcing new sellers or business leads (preferred).
You are a natural team player who thrives in a diverse and international team environment.
You have excellent communication skills in English.
You possess strong computer skills and are comfortable working with digital tools.
You are commercially driven and growth-oriented.
You are comfortable working with sales targets and performance metrics.
You are analytical and confident in interpreting auction data.
You are curious about using AI tools to streamline workflows, improve conversion, and enhance the buyer experience.
You are comfortable working remotely and independently.

Where you’ll be

The role can be based in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, or other European countries 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.