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Category Associate, Germany- UK

Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc

London

Remote

GBP 150,000 - 200,000

25 days ago

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Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Category Associate to drive growth in new categories. This role involves becoming the expert in seller dynamics, onboarding new sellers, and building relationships to support their success. You'll spearhead marketing initiatives and utilize data analytics to enhance processes. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and have a passion for community-driven commerce, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact in the evolving world of online marketplaces.

Qualifications

  • Experience in fast-paced environments like Strategy Consulting or Private Equity.
  • Strong project management skills and business acumen.

Responsibilities

  • Become the go-to expert on your category and seller dynamics.
  • Source and onboard new sellers to grow their business.

Skills

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Project Management

Data Analytics

Problem Solving

Education

2+ years in client-facing role

Tools

SQL

Job description

Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. We’re redefining e-commerce by blending community, shopping, and entertainment into a community just for you. As a remote co-located team, we’re inspired by innovation and anchored in our values. With hubs in the US, UK, Ireland, Poland, and Germany, we’re building the future of online marketplaces—together.

As a Category Associate, you’ll expand Whatnot’s presence in new categories by identifying and recruiting new sellers to join our community.

Responsibilities

Go-to expert of your category

  • Become the go-to expert on your category, including seller/buyer dynamics, community channels, influencers, and product nuances.
  • Become the face of Whatnot for the community of sellers and buyers that you represent.

Seller outreach and onboarding

  • Source and reach out to sellers to convince them to join and grow their business on Whatnot.
  • Onboard groups of sellers teaching them how to use the app.

Relationship management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with sellers and top strategic partners to support their growth and meet their needs.
  • Collaborate with partners to develop business growth strategies and communicate product improvements and feedback.

Marketing and growth

  • Spearhead diverse marketing initiatives, such as influencer partnerships/campaigns, to boost brand awareness and attract more buyers.

Data analytics

  • Use basic data analytics skills (SQL) to derive insights from projects and enhance process efficiency.
  • Utilize key data points to assess category growth, success, and areas for improvement, driving continuous iteration.

Curious about who thrives at Whatnot? We’ve found that low ego, a growth mindset, and leaning into action and high impact goes a long way here.

Qualifications
  • Fluent German and English speaker, with a deep understanding of the DACH market.
  • 2+ years of experience working in a fast-paced, client-facing role in high output environments, such as: Strategy Consulting, Private Equity, or partnerships at a fast-paced tech company.
  • You are scrappy and flexible enough to work in an ambiguous environment with limited guidance.
  • You are a problem solver with strong project management skills and the ability to fully own strategy and execution on both sides of an emerging marketplace.
  • You have business acumen, are deeply analytical, and comfortable understanding and manipulating data to gain and take action on business insights.
Nice to Have
  • Experience at a high-growth startup, marketplace, or creator-focused platform.
  • Proficiency in SQL.
  • Passion for creator communities and/or expertise in existing Whatnot product categories (e.g. vintage clothing, collectibles).
  • Experience buying and selling in online marketplaces.

£70,000/year to £90,000/year + benefits + equity.

Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law.

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