Expert Wine
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.
Your Mission
As a Wine Expert, you curate high-quality auctions that connect unique sellers with a global community of collectors and enthusiasts. You safeguard authenticity and quality while using data and market insight to deliver auctions that reflect Catawiki’s standards. Working closely with Senior Experts and Category Managers, you strengthen category performance and contribute to a seamless buyer and seller experience.
What You’ll Do
- Curate and publish high-quality wine lots using category expertise, data insights and internal quality guidelines
- Use expert and CRM tools, including HubSpot, to manage seller information and monitor auction performance
- Identify and support promising sellers to expand and strengthen supply within your category
- Collaborate with Sales, Customer Experience and Marketing to ensure smooth auction execution and alignment on customer needs
- Manage your daily priorities independently and deliver outcomes that support team and business goals
- Continuously improve workflows by embracing feedback, new technologies and evolving market trends
- Contribute to a strong buyer and seller journey through a consistent, customer-focused approach
What You’ll Bring
- At least 5 years of experience in the European wine trade or a related field, with WSET Level 2 or higher
- Professional proficiency in English and Portuguese, additional European languages such as Spanish are a plus
- Strong interest in auctions, collectables or wine, with a sharp eye for quality and detail
- Commercial awareness and ability to use CRM and data tools to support category growth
- Clear and effective communication skills, with confidence collaborating across teams and regions
- Ownership mindset with strong time management and focus on high-impact results
- Adaptability and resilience in a fast-changing environment, with openness to new tools and technologies
How We Work
- You'll join a category-focused team of experts who combine market knowledge, data and shared standards to curate exceptional auctions
- You'll work closely with Senior Experts and Category Managers to refine quality, pricing and selection decisions
- We collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Experience and Marketing to deliver a consistent buyer and seller journey
- We operate in a dynamic environment where learning, feedback and continuous improvement are part of daily work
Where You’ll Be
This is a 100% remote role based in Portugal.
Why You'll Love Working with Us
- 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 Offices and Way of Working
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.
Interested?
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.