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.