[Hiring] Pokémon and Trading Cards Expert @Catawiki

Role Description

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

Qualifications

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• PC支給
• 社会保険
• 厚生年金
• 出張手当 など
• メンタルヘルスサポート制度

Company Description

Catawiki is 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. Our mission is to become the world’s most popular destination for special objects.