Category Manager Coins & Banknotes

ppAt Catawiki, every day brings the extraordinary! Whether it’s Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 Car, Woolly Mammoth’s Skeleton, Lady Gaga's Jumpsuit or Usain Bolt’s running shoe, we encounter exceptional objects every day. /p pWe’re a one-of-a-kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects. Each week, more than 100,000 unique items are auctioned, all carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts. /p pHaving 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. /p ul liTaking ownership and driving impact /li liBeing open to change and feedback /li liBeing passionate about our mission and our customers. /li /ul pbCategory Manager – Coins Banknotes /b /p pCoins Banknotes is not just a category. It’s a global market built on history, scarcity, trust, and long‑term value. Ancient empires. Gold with provenance. Rare mint errors. Investment‑grade slabs. Pieces that carry centuries of story and serious financial weight. /p pIt’s also a business with scale, responsibility and market cycles.. /p pWe’re looking for a senior commercial leader with strong consumer goods market experience who knows how to steer a large, growing business through both acceleration and volatility. A leader who cuts through noise, holds the ground when markets fluctuate, and creates clarity for the team. /p pYou’ve managed larger teams and multiple direct reports before. You know how to make people feel heard while keeping them accountable. You build structure, set direction, and maintain performance even when the market has ups and downs. /p h3bWhat You’ll Own /b /h3 ul liDefine and execute the long‑term growth strategy for Coins Banknotes /li liOwn the PL and steer revenue, margin, and performance with disciplined decision‑making /li liTranslate complex data into clear commercial priorities /li liLead, coach, and develop a large international expert team as your direct reports /li liCreate clarity, accountability, and stability within a growing organisation /li liAnticipate and respond to market trends, seasonality, and investment shifts /li liBuild and maintain strong, professional relationships with key sellers holding the ground in negotiations and commercial discussions /li liStrengthen the seller pipeline in close partnership with Sales /li liWork cross‑functionally to unlock sustainable, long‑term growth /li /ul h3bWhat You Bring /b /h3 ul liProven experience in consumer goods markets with deep understanding of market dynamics and cycles /li liExperience managing larger teams and multiple direct reports /li liStrong seller/supplier relationship management experience /li liSenior leadership presence: calm, grounded, decisive /li liThe ability to hold the ground in commercial negotiations while maintaining long‑term partnerships /li liStrong analytical skills and comfort owning significant PL responsibility /li liThe ability to cut through complexity and focus on what truly drives impact /li liConfidence influencing senior stakeholders across the organisation /li liExperience operating in dynamic, target‑driven environments /li liInterest in coins, banknotes, history, or collecting is a plus /li /ul h3bWhy This Role /b /h3 pIf you’re a steady commercial leader who builds strong professional relationships, keeps teams aligned, and navigates growth with composure this is your opportunity to lead a category that carries both heritage and commercial weight. /p h3bWhy You’ll Love Working with Us /b /h3 ul libCreate a visible impact /bby 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. /li libLearn and grow /b through our Learning Development initiatives, including clear development plans and mentorship programmes to support your career progression. /li libA culture of connection defines us /b. 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. /li libCelebrate life’s moments with us. /bYou’ll receive a €100 Catavoucher when you join, a €50 Catavoucher on your birthday, and an extra day off each year to “Pursue Your Passionb” /b. We also offer additional leave for key work anniversaries and important life events. Benefits may vary by location. /li /ul h3bOur Offices and Way of Working /b /h3 pOur vibrant offices in Amsterdam 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr