Trainee Product Assessor

Key Responsibilities

• Complete the initial training in product sorting and categorisation across various vintage product lines. 
• Collaborate closely with the Marketplace Department Managers to learn about listing standards and processes. 
• Gain familiarity with departmental KPIs and begin contributing to team goals, particularly regarding product listings and quality standards. 

• Build foundational confidence in assisting with the assessment, sorting, and initial preparation of a variety of vintage items with direct supervision.
• Begin to actively contribute to the team’s listing targets by assisting in the drafting of accurate and high-quality product descriptions under guidance.
• Strengthen your collaboration with the Marketplace Teams by providing reliable support to maintain a productive and collaborative environment.
• Develop into a proactive member of the team, seeking opportunities to learn and support initiatives to improve efficiency and workflow.

• Support the team in achieving listing KPIs as a collaborative member of the Marketplace Department.
• Focus on learning and maintaining accuracy and quality in product preparation and initial listings, aligning with department standards.
• Actively contribute to a collaborative work environment, demonstrating a proactive approach to learning and teamwork.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A demonstrable interest or passion for vintage and antique items, such as jewellery, watches, or other collectibles.
• The aptitude and willingness to learn to work productively and accurately when performing regular tasks, maintaining a high standard.
• Basic competency with IT and online tools, and a strong desire to learn how to create listings and maintain records on online platforms.

Benefits
🌴 Time off & leave

• 25 days paid holiday per year (24 days plus 1 life-event day)
• 8% holiday allowance (vakantiegeld), paid annually in May
• All Dutch public holidays, including King’s Day and Liberation Day (where applicable)
• Access to all statutory Dutch leave under the Work and Care Act (WAZO), including parental and care leave

💰 Pay & financial benefits

• Competitive salary based on a 40-hour work week
• Participation in the Dutch pension scheme (Pensioenfonds Detailhandel)
• Commuting allowance of €0.23 per kilometre (tax-free maximum)

🍽️ Everyday perks

• Lunch provided during working days
• A supportive, people-first working environment
• Access to Alleo, a benefits and wellbeing platform offering discounts, perks, and wellbeing support

💻 Tools & expenses

• Company laptop provided (where applicable)
• Phone costs reimbursed up to €40 per month (where applicable)
• Reimbursement of reasonable business expenses

🌍 Growth & international opportunities

• Be part of a fast-growing, globally expanding business
• Opportunities to collaborate with and work alongside our UK team
• Exposure to — and potential involvement in — new international markets as we continue to grow

About
At Vintage.com, we exist to create a world where everything has value and nothing is wasted.We're building the world's most trusted platform for pre-loved items, making it simple for people to unlock the value in the things they no longer need while keeping valuable materials in circulation and out of landfill.What began as a successful model in the UK has evolved into an international business with operations across Europe and ambitions far beyond. Today, we operate as one company, one team, and one brand, united by a shared purpose, mission, and set of values.Behind the scenes, we're building the world's largest international trading platform for pre-loved items, powered by expert people, smart technology, data-driven decision making, and a deep belief in the circular economy.Our teams collaborate across borders, sharing ownership of outcomes and bringing the same care, fairness, and common sense to every customer interaction and business decision.Every item we buy is rehomed, reused, or responsibly recycled. Whether it's precious metals, jewellery, watches, cameras, collectibles, or other valuables, we help ensure that items continue their journey rather than going to waste.As we expand into new markets and scale internationally, our goal remains the same: To become the most trusted platform in pre-loved items, creating a future where everything has value and nothing is wasted 🗝️