[Hiring] Expert Pre-Owned & Brand Jewellery @Catawiki

Role Description

As a Jewellery Expert specialising in Pre-Owned and Brand Jewellery, you drive the quality and growth of Catawiki’s Jewellery auctions in Japan. You combine gemmological expertise with commercial judgement to curate compelling auctions that attract engaged bidders and trusted sellers. Working within the Luxury Department, you safeguard transparency and fairness while strengthening our position in the Japanese jewellery market.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate submitted lots by reviewing titles, descriptions and images, and provide realistic and well-supported value estimates.
• Curate attractive jewellery auctions that balance quality, market demand and commercial potential.
• Maintain high standards of transparency and fairness through professional and courteous communication with sellers.
• Partner with Sales to recruit and develop new sellers and diversify the selection of lots in your auctions.
• Collaborate with Marketing to increase bidder attention and drive engagement for your auctions.
• Support dispute resolution by applying expert judgement and acting as a trusted mediator when needed.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of pre-owned and branded jewellery.
• Gemmology Diploma from a school recognised by FEEG and GIA.
• At least 5 years of experience in the jewellery trade, including manufacturing processes and quality control.
• Proven experience in appraising and assessing pre-owned and brand jewellery.
• Strong understanding of market prices and the commercial considerations of curating jewellery for online auctions.
• Established network of sellers and experts, with documented commercial or customer-facing experience.
• Fluent English and Japanese language skills, strong communication abilities, solid computer skills and diplomatic judgement in user disputes.

Benefits

• Create a visible impact by working at scale in a global organisation serving millions of customers across 80+ categories.
• 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, fostering an inclusive and queer-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their full self to work.
• Receive a €100 Catavoucher when you join, a €50 Catavoucher on your birthday, and an extra day off each year to “Pursue Your Passion.”
• Additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events.

Where You’ll Be

This is a 100% remote role with daily collaboration with teams in Japan and across Europe.

Interested?

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