Catawiki
時計エキスパート - Expert Watches
Japan. Posted 6 months ago
The role
An Expert Watches will grow and strengthen the presence in the Japanese watch market. You will source high-quality watch consignments, develop partnerships with sellers and dealers, and ensure curated items meet quality and pricing standards.
What you will do
- Evaluate, authenticate, and curate watches for auction
- Provide accurate pricing guidance aligned with market trends and platform strategy
- Advise sellers on lot composition, descriptions, and presentation
- Monitor auction results and refine pricing and selection strategy
- Guide and train sellers on pricing
- Proactively source new sellers, dealers, and collections within the Japanese market
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key partners and high-value clients
- Drive consignment volume and quality through active outreach and networking
- Identify market opportunities and contribute to local growth strategy
- Represent the company at events, trade shows, and industry gatherings
Required qualifications
- Proven experience in the watch industry (e.g., dealer, auction house, specialist, or collector-level expertise)
- Strong commercial mindset with experience in sales, business development, or account management
- Deep knowledge of watch brands, models, pricing, and market dynamics
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills in japanese
- Fluent in Japanese (spoken and written)
- Advanced in English (spoken and written)
- Ability to work in an international environment and communicate with global teams
Nice to have
- Established network within the Japanese watch ecosystem
- English
Benefits
- PC支給
- 社会保険
- 厚生年金
- 出張手当
- メンタルヘルスサポート制度
- Learning & Development initiatives
- €100 Catavoucher when you join
- €50 Catavoucher on your birthday
- An extra day off each year to Pursue Your Passion
- Additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events
Before you apply
- Apply with an English CV and Cover Letter
- We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the review of your application
About the company
Catawiki is a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects. Each week, more than 100,000 unique items are auctioned, all carefully curated by in-house experts.