About the company
Whatnot is a livestream shopping platform and marketplace backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and CapitalG. Weāre building the future of ecommerce, bringing together community, shopping and entertainment. We are committed to our values, and as a remote-first team, we operate out of hubs within the US, Canada, UK, and Germany today. Weāre innovating in the fast-paced world of live auctions in categories including sports, fashion, video games, and streetwear. The platform couples rigorous seller vetting with a focus on community to create a welcoming space for buyers and sellers to share their passions with others.
Job Summary
Role
šAs a French Speaking Category Associate, youāll expand Whatnotās presence in new categories by identifying and recruiting new sellers to join our community. šGo-to expert of your category šBecome the go-to expert on your category, including seller/buyer dynamics, community channels, influencers, and product nuances šBecome the face of Whatnot for the community of sellers and buyers that you represent šSeller outreach and onboarding šSource and reach out to sellers to convince them to join and grow their business on Whatnot. Leverage social media, outbound channels, and in-person events šOnboard groups of sellers teaching them them how to use the app Relationship management šBuild and maintain strong relationships with sellers and top strategic partners to support their growth and meet their needs šCollaborate with partners to develop business growth strategies and communicate product improvements and feedback šMarketing and growth šSpearhead diverse marketing initiatives, such as influencer partnerships/campaigns, to boost brand awareness and attract more buyers šData analytics šUse basic data analytics skills (SQL) to derive insights from projects and enhance process efficiency šUtilize key data points to assess category growth, success, and areas for improvement, driving continuous iteration šTeam members in this role are required to be within commuting distance of either our Berlin, Germany or London, UK hubs.
You
šCurious about who thrives at Whatnot? Weāve found that low ego, a growth mindset, and leaning into action and high impact goes a long way here. šAs our next Category Associate, you should have: šFluent French and English speaker, with a deep understanding of the French market š2+ years of experience working in a fast-paced, client-facing role in high output environments, such as: Strategy Consulting, Private Equity, or Sales at a fast-paced tech company šYou are scrappy and flexible enough to work in an ambiguous environment with limited guidance šYou 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 šYou have business acumen, are deeply analytical, and comfortable understanding and manipulating data to gain and take action on business insights
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