Category Associate, UK

Whatnot
London
Workplace: HybridFull timeGBP 77,000 - 85,000 annuallyFunction: Business Development & PartnershipsExperience: 2+ yearsSkills: ["Problem-solving","Project management","Relationship building","Communication","Data-driven thinking"]

Expand Whatnot’s presence in UK categories by recruiting and onboarding new sellers and serving as the category go-to expert. Build relationships with sellers and strategic partners, collaborate on growth strategies, and drive marketing initiatives such as influencer partnerships. Use SQL and basic data analytics to assess category performance and iterate on processes. Work flexibly between home and the London hub, with a requirement to live within commuting distance.

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Whatnot
Whatnot
3 days ago

Category Associate, UK

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Job Summary

Expand Whatnot’s presence in UK categories by recruiting and onboarding new sellers and serving as the category go-to expert. Build relationships with sellers and strategic partners, collaborate on growth strategies, and drive marketing initiatives such as influencer partnerships. Use SQL and basic data analytics to assess category performance and iterate on processes. Work flexibly between home and the London hub, with a requirement to live within commuting distance.
Location: London
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Business Development & Partnerships
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Act as the go-to expert for your category, understanding seller/buyer dynamics, community channels, influencers, and product nuances.
  • •Identify, source, and reach out to sellers to convince them to join and grow their businesses on Whatnot.
  • •Onboard seller groups by teaching them how to use the app.
  • •Build and maintain relationships with sellers and top strategic partners; collaborate on growth strategies and communicate product improvements and feedback.
  • •Spearhead marketing initiatives (e.g., influencer partnerships) and use SQL/data analytics to assess category growth and iterate on processes.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 77,000 - 85,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionRemote WorkHome OfficeWellness StipendChildcarePensionPaid LeaveMeal Allowance

Key Requirements

  • •2+ years of experience in a fast-paced, client-facing role in high-output environments such as strategy consulting, private equity, or partnerships at a tech company.
  • •Comfort working in an ambiguous environment with limited guidance.
  • •Strong project management skills with the ability to fully own strategy and execution across an emerging marketplace.
  • •Business acumen and ability to understand and manipulate data to act on business insights.
  • •Fluent in English (written & spoken) with a deep understanding of the UK market.
Experience:2+ yearsMarketplacesHigh-growth startupCreator-focused platform
Skills:Problem-solvingProject managementRelationship buildingCommunicationData-driven thinking
Languages:English
Tech Stack:SQL

Company Brief

Whatnot
Whatnot is a live-stream shopping marketplace connecting sellers and collectors for trading cards, toys, and collectibles. The platform hosts live auctions and interactive streams, enabling creators and small businesses to sell directly to engaged communities.
Industry: Online Marketplaces
Company Size: Large (251 to 1,000 employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series D
Headquarters: United States
Founded: 2019
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