(Sr) Category Lead, Classic Cars

About the role

The Senior Category Lead is responsible for the design and execution of the category strategy of Classic Cars.

The goal of the Senior Category Lead is to increase the sales and profitability of the category by driving sustainable growth that fits within the Catawiki’s value proposition, while having P&L responsibility.

The successful candidate will ensure a constant flow of quality supply through the management of high potential leads and sellers.  

The Senior Category Lead manages an international team of Experts and designs budget and headcount decisions for the category. He or She facilitates and ensures close collaboration between the category and supporting teams.

What you’ll do

• Overseeing a significant category (based on size, complexity, growth opportunity and or team set up) through a high level of senior leadership
• Creating and developing a strategic long term plan for the development of the category in accordance with the Supercluster strategy as set by the Director
• Analysing data and insights related to demand, supply, quality, productivity and customer experience, in order to improve sustainable growth
• Setting the quarterly auction planning by proactively managing supply & demand cycles
• Joint accountability for the category P&L with the Director Automotive
• Quality management and curation consistency and efficiency amongst the Experts’ base
• Securing the development of an international team of Experts
• Ensuring the category proposition to its buyers and sellers is in line with Catawiki’s overall value proposition
• Ensuring customer centricity within the Customer Journey
• Developing strong working relationships with key sellers and buyers
• Aligning the strategy across departments and enhancing collaboration amongst the different supporting teams
• Analysing and benchmarking key competitors, having an understanding of the drivers and trends in the market

What you’ll bring

• Minimum 5+ years experience in an Automotive environment or related field.
• Minimum 5+ experience in setting up the strategy and being able to translate it into actionable KPIs. 
• Experience with Supply & Demand planning cycles.
• Excellent commercial skills and negotiation strategies aimed at maximising the category growth.
• Managing a midsize team of people, ensuring smooth running of weekly operations - managing teams remotely is a plus.
• Working in a target-driven environment, motivating teams while ensuring quality standards are met at all times.
• Knowledge of trade prices in order to comfortably assess, discuss or object (if needed) the quality of lots going into auction and periodically review internal Quality Guidelines.
• Excellent data mining skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Where you'll be

This role can be based in The Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Spain, France or the UK with a work from home arrangement. 

Here's what we can offer you

This is your chance to become part of a fast but sustainable growing tech company! You will have an exciting role in a young, fast-growing, dynamic & international organisation. You'll be part of an enthusiastic, highly motivated team of 500+ international Catawikians; you'll have big responsibilities and can really create something. Additionally you can expect:

• Working with a top notch team acting on a champions league level in a super complex dynamic environment; you will learn a lot!
• A diverse and international team with over 50 different nationalities.
• A great office located in the heart of Amsterdam with an easy-going atmosphere.
• Our entrepreneurial environment encourages everyone to take initiative and experiment with new ideas. You’ll actively contribute to the growth of the Catawiki platform.
• Tailor-made trainings to facilitate your personal and professional growth
• The fun part! Our Activity Committee plans everything from ‘CataFooty’ to International Food Festivals, Friday Drinks, Board Game Nights, Pub Quizzes and Boot Camps!