At Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car, a Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton, Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit or Usain Bolt’s running shoe, we encounter exceptional objects every day.
We’re 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.
Having sold over 25 million unique objects, our mission is to become the world’s most popular destination for special objects. As a growing, diverse and sustainable scale-up, we proudly live by three core values. If these values resonate with you, we’d love to explore how you can join us.
- Taking ownership and driving impact
- Being open to change and feedback
- Being passionate about our mission and our customers.
About the Role
Coins & Banknotes is one of the biggest and fastest-growing categories in Collectables. It’s where history, rarity, artistry, and serious collector passion meet. Ancient Roman coins, medieval gold, rare mint errors, iconic banknotes, investment-grade slabs, limited runs, pieces with stories attached to kingdoms, wars, and moments that shaped the world. This category attracts collectors who don’t just want an object; they want a legacy.
As Category Manager, you treat Coins & Banknotes like the high-potential business it is. You drive strategy, spot commercial opportunities, and use data to strengthen performance week over week. You lead a team of numismatic experts, build strong relationships with sellers who care deeply about authenticity and value, and create a buyer experience that keeps people coming back. If you like blending commercial sharpness with cultural depth, this role sits right in that sweet intersection.
This role is based in the Netherlands with a hybrid setup. We ask you to join us in the Amsterdam office two days per week because that’s where the other category managers, commercial teams, and key stakeholders gather. Collaboration is stronger in person and helps keep the category aligned and moving quickly.
What You’ll Do
- Build and own the strategic growth plan for the Coins & Banknotes category
- Use data and dashboards to make decisions on pricing, supply, and category optimisation
- Shape auction planning around seasonality, collector behaviour, market value shifts, and rarity patterns
- Spot commercial opportunities early and influence internal teams to act on them
- Partner with Sales to strengthen the seller pipeline and attract high-value consignors
- Lead and coach an international team of Experts
- Develop and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with sellers and serious buyers
- Work cross-functionally to improve performance and unlock new business potential
- Keep a close eye on global numismatic trends, grading developments, and investment shifts
- Own the category P&L and drive commercial outcomes with clear, data-led actions
What You’ll Bring
- A commercial brain; you recognise business potential and move quickly to capture it
- A data-driven mindset that turns dashboards into decisions
- Strong influencing skills; you can align teams and push initiatives forward
- Natural leadership and the ability to create clarity and pace for your expert team
- Entrepreneurial energy and a hands-on approach
- Experience working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
- Strong communication skills across teams and stakeholder groups
- Comfort with Google Suite or similar tools
- Interest in coins, banknotes, history, or collecting is a plus (expertise can grow on the job)
Where You’ll Be
A hybrid role based in the Netherlands. You’ll work from the Amsterdam office two days per week to collaborate with fellow category managers, commercial teams, and partners who help shape category direction.
What We Offer
A category with depth, global reach, and major commercial potential. You’ll get real ownership, space to test ideas, and the opportunity to shape one of Catawiki’s largest Collectables segments. Expect ambitious international colleagues, solid development opportunities, a relaxed office culture, and plenty of activities that keep the company connected and energized.
- Create a visible impact by working at scale in a global organisation serving millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope and directly impacts both our customers and the business.
- 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. We’re a passionate, diverse team of 800+ Catawikians representing 60+ nationalities. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their full self to work.
- Celebrate life’s moments with us. You’ll receive a €100 Catavoucher when you join, a €50 Catavoucher on your birthday, and an extra day off each year to “Pursue Your Passion”. We also offer additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events. Benefits may vary by location.
Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam, Paris and Lisbon are designed to inspire collaboration. Most Catawikians operate in a hybrid setup, combining office-based and remote work, with a minimum of two days per week in the office, unless a role is explicitly stated as fully remote or fully office-based.
Apply with an English CV and Cover Letter. By applying, you agree to Catawiki’s Applicant Privacy Policy. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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What We Do
Catawiki is the leading online marketplace to buy and sell special objects. Over 75,000 objects are offered in auction every week - each reviewed and selected by one of Catawiki’s hundreds of in-house experts specialised in Art, Design, Jewellery, Fashion, Classic Cars, Collectables and much more. Catawiki is headquartered in Amsterdam with over 750 employees across the world.
