Category Manager E-Commerce - 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 75,000 unique items in auction, carefully curated by our passionate in-house experts.

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.

About the role

Category Manager E-Commerce - Trading Cards

Trading Cards isn’t just a category on Catawiki. It’s a culture, a fandom, a global economy built on hype cycles, nostalgia, rarity, and pure collector energy. Think Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, sports cards, K-pop cards, limited releases, graded grails, and the kind of niche drops you only hear about if you’re plugged into the community. It moves fast, it grows fast, and the commercial potential is massive.

As Category Manager, you’re basically running your own business inside Catawiki. You see opportunities before others do, you know how to turn data into revenue, and you influence people around you to get things moving. You’ll lead a team of card-obsessed experts, scale high-value supply, elevate the buyer experience, and keep the category buzzing with momentum. If you thrive in a space where culture and commerce collide, this role is pure adrenaline.

What You’ll Do

• Build and own the growth strategy for Trading Cards
• Turn dashboards into decisions that drive pricing, supply, conversion, and weekly performance
• Shape auction planning around hype cycles, drops, seasonality, collector behaviour, and market opportunities
• Spot commercial gaps, test ideas, and scale what works
• Grow and activate a strong seller pipeline in close partnership with Sales
• Lead, develop, and coach an international (remote) team of Trading Card Experts
• Influence internal stakeholders to remove blockers and accelerate growth
• Build relationships with top sellers and high-intent buyers
• Work cross-functionally to amplify category results
• Track global trends, grading shifts, and movements in the collector economy
• Own the category P&L and make decisions that improve revenue and margin

What You’ll Bring

• A sharp commercial mindset and the ability to spot business opportunities quickly
• A data-driven approach; dashboards don’t intimidate you and you know how to turn insights into action
• The confidence to influence others and get alignment across teams
• Natural leadership and the ability to bring clarity and drive to your expert team
• Entrepreneurial energy; you build things, experiment, and don’t wait to be told
• Experience working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment
• Strong communication skills, especially when you need buy-in
• Comfort using Google Suite or similar tools
• Curiosity for trading cards or collector culture is a plus (no need to be a walking Pokédex)

What We Offer

A category with strong growth potential and a passionate global community. You’ll get real ownership, a ton of trust, and space to experiment. You’ll work with ambitious colleagues from all over the world while shaping one of Catawiki’s most energetic categories. Expect strong development support, an informal vibe, and plenty of activities to keep things fun and connected.

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.
• 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.