German, Austrian & Swiss Classical & Modern Art Expert

📋 Description

• Source, evaluate and curate German, Austrian & Swiss Classical & Modern Art across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, wider Europe and key international markets.
• Produce expert lot descriptions, set public estimates and recommend reserve prices.
• Partner with Account Managers to design and deliver single-seller auctions and seller-growth plans.
• Actively generate and convert leads by visiting sellers and running on-site meetings with Account Managers.
• Represent Catawiki at art fairs, previews and industry events to develop pipeline and consignments.
• Lead valuation, condition and authenticity assessments; own lot pricing and appraisal recommendations.

🎯 Requirements

• Strong track record in German, Austrian & Swiss Classical & Modern Art, with hands-on appraisal and provenance research.
• Experience in gallery management, auction houses or art dealing in European markets.
• Commercial mindset; able to recognise opportunities, convert leads and grow long-term seller relationships.
• Credibility and presence in the German-speaking art markets with trusted relationships.
• Multilingual: fluent in German and English; Dutch/Italian a plus; French beneficial for Switzerland/international consignments.
• Familiarity with European market-analytics tools and CRM systems used in the art industry.

🎁 Benefits

• Impact at scale in a global organisation serving millions across 80+ categories.
• Learning and development through formal initiatives and mentorship.
• Inclusive, diverse team of 800+ employees from 60+ nationalities.
• Hybrid working with two days per week in the office where required.