Expert Minerals

About Catawiki 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 are a one‑of‑a‑kind marketplace for buying and selling special objects, offering over 75,000 unique items in auction each week, carefully curated by our passionate in‑house experts. With more than 20 million unique objects sold 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 and Team We are looking for an experienced Minerals Expert to join the Natural History & Finds category, part of the wider Collectables Supercluster. Your primary focus will be mineral specimens, with additional knowledge of fossils, meteorites, and archaeological finds considered a valuable advantage. You will play a key role in strengthening the category by delivering high‑quality curation, driving commercial outcomes, and expanding our global seller base and supply. This Role Is Ideal For Someone Who Is Commercially strong Independent and proactive A team player who contributes to shared goals Able to lead projects and category initiatives Skilled in expanding supply into new regions and networks What You’ll Do Curate high‑quality, commercially attractive mineral auctions Evaluate and select mineral specimens for auction, ensuring accuracy, authenticity, and strong curation. Review titles, descriptions, photos, and provide realistic estimates based on market knowledge. Maintain high‑quality standards and ensure transparency for bidders and sellers. Use curation decisions to maximise commercial impact and buyer engagement. Expand supply & drive commercial growth Work closely with Sales and BD to recruit new mineral sellers, reactivate inactive ones, and diversify supply. Leverage your network to access new geographies, miners, dealers, and collectors. Identify commercial opportunities such as rare specimens, mine‑specific supply, or new subcategories. Support high‑value initiatives, special auctions, and targeted seller activations. Lead projects within the Natural History & Finds category Take ownership of category‑wide initiatives, from supply expansion projects to auction themes. Collaborate with colleagues in fossils, meteorites, and finds to create cross‑category momentum. Use data and market insights to help shape category strategy alongside the category lead. Support improvements in processes, standards, and team ways of working. Collaborate across the Collectables Supercluster Partner with marketing teams to highlight mineral auctions and drive bidder traffic. Share knowledge with other experts and contribute to a culture of collaboration. Communicate professionally and constructively with sellers and internal stakeholders. What You’ll Bring Deep expertise in minerals: mineralogy, specimen quality, geological contexts, rarity, and market values. 5+ years of professional experience in the mineral trade as a dealer, curator, collector, academic specialist, or commercial expert. A strong industry network of mineral dealers, miners, collectors, and specialist suppliers. Understanding of auction dynamics and online buyer behaviour. Strong teamwork and cross‑functional collaboration mindset. Demonstrated commercial strength—seller engagement, deal‑making, auction or marketplace experience. Ability to work independently while contributing to larger category and cluster goals. Strong understanding of pricing, value tiers, authenticity requirements, and best practices for online curation. Professional communication skills with experience resolving disputes when needed. Good computer literacy and comfort working in a fast‑paced digital environment. Bonus: knowledge of fossils, meteorites, or other natural history fields. English required; additional languages are a plus. Where you’ll be This is a fully remote role within the Collectables Supercluster. You will be embedded in the Natural History & Finds category, working closely with experts, account managers, BD, marketing, and your category lead. 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. 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+ Catawiki‑ans 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 Catawiki‑an 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 such as marriage, engagements, or moving house. Our Offices and Way of Working Our vibrant offices in Amsterdam, Paris and Lisbon are designed to inspire and connect. Most Catawiki‑ans 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr