.At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it's a unique item, a rare find, or an exceptional object, we encounter exceptional objects every day. We're a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects! Each week we offer over 75,000 unique items in auction, carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts. Having sold over 20 million unique objects to date, we're on a mission to become the world's most popular destination for special objects. As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by our core values: Taking ownership and driving impact Being open to change and feedback Being passionate about our mission and our customers. If these values resonate with you, we'd love to explore how you can join us on this exciting journey! About the role As a Japanese Art & Antiquities Expert, you will work closely with evaluating and arranging lots submitted by our users. Leveraging your expertise in Japanese art, particularly in modern and contemporary works, and your extensive network, you will be responsible for creating attractive lot listings each week. In this role, you'll also act as a commercial representative for Catawiki, attending art fairs and engaging directly with buyers and sellers. You'll negotiate effectively, providing expertise to facilitate successful transactions and fostering trust and transparency. Additionally, you'll play an essential role in expanding Catawiki's market in Japan, strategically growing new supply areas and launching campaigns tailored to attract younger collectors, including Gen Z. What you'll bring Our ideal candidate will bring a full-time commitment to Catawiki, along with the following: Expertise in Japanese Art & Antiques, with a particular emphasis on modern and contemporary Japanese art. Commercial acumen, with proven experience in negotiating deals and representing a platform at fairs and exhibitions. General knowledge of Asian Art & Antiques, which is a strong advantage. Professional trading experience on leading platforms such as Catawiki, 1stDibs, eBay, Yahoo! JAPAN Auction, and relevant Japanese Art & Antiques fairs. Skills in optimising auction strategies (reserve price, sell rate, cash flow) and tracking auction performance, while guiding sellers on current market trends. A strategic mindset for growing Catawiki's marketing initiatives in Japan, with a focus on engaging young collectors and Gen Z. Outstanding communication skills in Japanese and English (English language course may be provided if needed). Strong computer skills and familiarity with online sales platforms. A robust network of potential sellers, buyers, and experts in Japanese Art & Antiques, with the ability to tap into new supply areas. Diplomatic competence for mediating disputes and maintaining excellent user relations