Commercial, Post-War Art & Prints Intern
Catawiki NetherlandsEst. Est. EUR 1,000–1,800 / monthInternship
Estimated range based on role, country and industry — not published by the company.
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 100,000 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.
About the role
Like discovering new things and talking to people? Help us connect great art with the people who love it.
At Catawiki, we bring special objects to people who appreciate them. Our Post-War Art & Prints team helps artworks find new owners through weekly online auctions across Europe.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic intern to support our team with the commercial side of the category. You’ll help us discover potential sellers, learn what makes their work special and explore ways to bring more artworks to auction.
Your mission
Support the Post-War Art & Prints team with the commercial work needed to discover potential sellers, build relationships and bring more artworks to auction. You will contribute to weekly online auctions across Europe while learning about the art market and how an online marketplace works.
What You'll Do
Research galleries, art dealers and collectors to identify potential sellers for Catawiki
Organise and maintain accurate information about potential sellers to support effective outreach
Prepare messages, meetings and follow-ups to help build seller relationships
Research artists and art market trends and share relevant discoveries with the team
Support the preparation of themed auctions and other category projects
Track outreach activity and keep the team informed on progress
Share ideas and ask questions to contribute to the team’s commercial activities
What You'll Bring
Show curiosity about art, people and how businesses work
Communicate in a friendly and confident way, with an interest in learning about seller relationships
Take an organised approach to research, follow-up and supporting team activities
Use everyday digital tools, including spreadsheets and online research
Speak fluent English, with other languages considered a plus
Stay registered as a student at a Dutch university for the entire internship period and be able to provide a tri-party agreement
Bring curiosity, energy and a willingness to learn, with no prior background in art, sales or auctions required
How We Work
Work closely with art experts and sales colleagues to learn how we identify potential sellers, build relationships and bring artworks to auction
Contribute within an enthusiastic, international team with colleagues from more than 50 nationalities
Take initiative and experiment with new ideas in an entrepreneurial environment
Learn through hands-on experience and tailored training while contributing to category projects and the growth of the platform
Where You'll Be
This is a hybrid role based in Amsterdam. You will work from our Amsterdam HQ a minimum of 2 days per week.
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.
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