Expert Pokemon & Trading Cards

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 we offer over 110,000 unique items in auction, carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts.

Having sold over 25 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

We are looking for a highly commercial Trading Cards Expert based in Germany or the Netherlands to grow Catawiki’s Trading Cards category across the European market.

In this role, you will actively grow supply, leverage your local and European network to onboard sellers, curate high-quality auctions, and work closely with our local teams in to drive visible, measurable success. You are not just an expert you are also, commercially driven, well-connected, and energized by growth.

You will collaborate daily with colleagues across Europe and play a key role in strengthening Catawiki’s position in the European Trading Cards ecosystem.

In This Role, You Will

Curate & Screen Lots

• Evaluate and approve lots based on authenticity, condition, grading, and market demand.

• Provide accurate and competitive estimated values using market knowledge and data.

• Reject unsuitable submissions clearly and professionally.

• Help sellers improve listing quality through strong descriptions, better photos, and realistic pricing.

Build High-Quality, Commercial Auctions

• Create weekly auctions featuring Pokémon, One Piece, Sports Cards, and other Trading Cards.

• Spot and act on trends in the European market (hot sets, grading trends, scarcity, player-driven demand).

• Balance expert curation with a commercial mindset to maximize auction performance.

• Ensure auctions meet the expectations of Catawiki’s international buyer base.

Grow Supply & Onboard European Sellers

• Actively use and expand your local and European network to onboard professional sellers and high-potential private sellers.

• Build relationships with:

• Card shops and store owners

• Dealers and professional sellers

• Wholesalers and distributors

• Collector and grading communities

• Guide sellers through Catawiki’s auction model, pricing strategies, grading expectations, shipping standards, and dispute prevention.

• Be a trusted point of contact for sellers, supporting their long-term success on the platform.

Act With a Strong Commercial & Entrepreneurial Mindset

• Proactively identify supply opportunities: graded cards, sealed products, high-demand singles, sports cards, and exclusive collections.

• Think like a trader while maintaining Catawiki’s quality standards.

• Drive growth through seller activation, strong curation, and smart decisions.

• Contribute ideas to increase Catawiki’s visibility and relevance in the European trading card scene.

Collaborate Closely With Local Teams

• Work hand-in-hand with sales and marketing teams to achieve shared commercial goals.

• Align on priorities, campaigns, and category growth initiatives.

• Be a visible contributor to local and European market success within Catawiki.

Use Data to Drive Better Results

• Analyze auction performance, sell-through, and buyer behaviour.

• Identify gaps and growth opportunities across franchises, eras, formats (sealed vs. singles), and grading types.

• Share insights with internal teams to continuously improve the category.

Who You Are

Trading Cards Expertise

• Deep knowledge of Trading Cards, especially:

• Pokémon

• One Piece

• Sports Cards

• Other major TCGs

• Strong understanding of grading, condition, rarity, sealed product, and collector psychology.

Commercial & Market-Driven

• Hands-on experience buying and selling trading cards (online, in-store, or at events).

• Strong instinct for pricing, trends, scarcity, and demand shifts.

• Solid understanding of the European trading card market.

Network & Market Presence

• A strong existing network in Europe, ideally including:

• Card shops and dealers

• Professional sellers

• Collectors and grading communities

• Comfortable acting as an ambassador for Catawiki in the local market.

Communication & Skills

• Fluent in English; additional European languages are a strong plus.

• Confident communicator who can educate, negotiate, and build trust with sellers.

• Comfortable working with data and digital tools.

Where You’ll Be

This role is open to candidates based in Germany or the Netherlands, with close collaboration with local teams and daily interaction with colleagues across Europe.

Why You'll Love Working with Us

• Create a Visible Impact by working at scale in a global organisation that serves millions of customers across 80+ categories. In our flat structure, every role has a broad scope that directly impacts both our customers and the business.

• Learn and Grow with Us through our Learning & Development initiatives, which include clear development plans and mentorship programmes designed to support your career progression.

• A Culture of Connection defines us. We’re a passionate, diverse and collaborative team of 800+ Catawikains and 60+ nationalities, all coming together to build a one-of-a-kind marketplace. We foster an inclusive and queer-friendly work environment, committed to making every Catawikian feel welcomed and empowered. Whatever your story, we encourage you to bring your unique perspective to our team.

• Celebrate Life’s Moments with us at Catawiki. When you join us, you’ll receive a €100 Catavoucher, and on each birthday, you'll get a €50 Catavoucher to celebrate. Enjoy an extra day off each year to "Pursue Your Passion". We also recognise significant work anniversaries (3, 5, 8, 10 years) with additional time off, plus extra leave for life’s big moments like marriage, engagements, or moving house.

Please note that benefits can vary by location. For specific information regarding what’s available in your country, please consult your recruiter.

Our Offices and Way of Working

Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam, Paris and Lisbon are designed to inspire and connect. Most Catawikians are within commuting distance of one of our offices and enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model. That said, some roles may be an exception: if the job description states that the position is fully remote or 100% office-based, that arrangement will apply instead.

Interested?

Apply directly with an English CV and cover letter by submitting your information at the bottom of this page. By submitting your application you agree to Catawiki’s Applicant Privacy Policy.

If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.