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Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in the U.S., connecting buyers and sellers in real-time across any category – from collectibles like trading cards to comics, fashion, sneakers, and more. 

Founded by collectors, the platform couples rigorous seller vetting with unmatched buyer protection to create a trusted and welcoming space for people to share their passions with others. Today, Whatnot’s top sellers earn up to eight figures annually using the platform. 

Backed by Andreessen Horowitz, YC Continuity, and CapitalG, Whatnot’s valuation is $3.7B.



Technology

Whatnot

You should be fluent in German and English, have 2+ years in a client-facing role, be adaptable in ambiguity, possess strong project management skills, and be data-driven with business acumen.

You will engage with sellers, onboard new partners, manage relationships, spearhead marketing initiatives, and analyze data to enhance category growth and efficiency.

Sales & Business Development

Marketing

Berlin

🚀 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 re-defining 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. From fashion, beauty, and electronics to rare collectibles like trading cards, comic books, and even live plants, our live auctions have something for everyone. And we’re just getting started! As one of the fastest growing marketplaces, we’re looking for bold, forward-thinking problem solvers across all functional areas. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business, and bring people together through commerce. 💻 Role As a Category Associate, you’ll expand Whatnot’s presence in new categories by identifying and recruiting new sellers to join our community. 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. Leverage social media, outbound channels, and in-person events * Onboard groups of sellers teaching them 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 Team members in this role are required to be within commuting distance of our Berlin, Germany or London, UK hubs. 👋 You 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. As our next Category Associate, you should have: * 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 💰Compensation €80,000/year to €100,000/year + benefits + equity The salary range may be inclusive of several levels that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be based on a number of factors including, level, relevant prior experience, skills and expertise. This range is only inclusive of base salary, not benefits (more details below) or equity. 🎁 Benefits * Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a spring and winter break) * Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision * Work From Home Support * Home office setup allowance * Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet * Care benefits * Monthly allowance for wellness * Annual allowance towards Childcare * Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses * Retirement; Pension plan internationally * Monthly allowance to dogfood the app * We expect all employees to actively use the product! * Parental Leave * 16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work *company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence. 💛 EOE Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of 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. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.

🚀 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 re-defining 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.From fashion, beauty, and electronics to rare collectibles like trading cards, comic books, and even live plants, our live auctions have something for everyone.And we’re just getting started! As one of the fastest growing marketplaces, we’re looking for bold, forward-thinking problem solvers across all functional areas. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business, and bring people together through commerce.💻 RoleAs a Category Associate, you’ll expand Whatnot’s presence in new categories by identifying and recruiting new sellers to join our community.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. Leverage social media, outbound channels, and in-person events * Onboard groups of sellers teaching them 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      Team members in this role are required to be within commuting distance of our Berlin, Germany or London, UK hubs.👋 YouCurious 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.As our next Category Associate, you should have: * 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      💰Compensation€80,000/year to €100,000/year + benefits + equityThe salary range may be inclusive of several levels that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be based on a number of factors including, level, relevant prior experience, skills and expertise. This range is only inclusive of base salary, not benefits (more details below) or equity.🎁 Benefits * Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a spring and winter break) * Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision * Work From Home Support    * Home office setup allowance    * Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet * Care benefits    * Monthly allowance for wellness    * Annual allowance towards Childcare    * Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses * Retirement; Pension plan internationally * Monthly allowance to dogfood the app    * We expect all employees to actively use the product! * Parental Leave    * 16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work *company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence.      💛 EOEWhatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of 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. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.

Category Associate, Germany - Whatnot

&lt;strong&gt;🚀 Join the Future of Commerce with Whatnot!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in North America and Europe to buy, sell, and discover the things you love. We’re re-defining 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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;From fashion, beauty, and electronics to rare collectibles like trading cards, comic books, and even live plants, our live auctions have something for everyone.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;And we’re just getting started! As one of the fastest growing marketplaces, we’re looking for bold, forward-thinking problem solvers across all functional areas. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business, and bring people together through commerce.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;💻 Role&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As a Category Associate, you’ll expand Whatnot’s presence in new categories by identifying and recruiting new sellers to join our community.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Go-to expert of your category&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Become the go-to expert on your category, including seller/buyer dynamics, community channels, influencers, and product nuances&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Become the face of Whatnot for the community of sellers and buyers that you represent&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Seller outreach and onboarding&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Source 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&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Onboard groups of sellers teaching them them how to use the app&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Relationship management&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Build and maintain strong relationships with sellers and top strategic partners to support their growth and meet their needs&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Collaborate with partners to develop business growth strategies and communicate product improvements and feedback&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Marketing and growth&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Spearhead diverse marketing initiatives, such as influencer partnerships/campaigns, to boost brand awareness and attract more buyers&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Data analytics&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Use basic data analytics skills (SQL) to derive insights from projects and enhance process efficiency&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Utilize key data points to assess category growth, success, and areas for improvement, driving continuous iteration&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;Team members in this role are required to be within commuting distance of our Berlin, Germany or London, UK hubs.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;👋 You&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As our next Category Associate, you should have:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Fluent German and English speaker, with a deep understanding of the DACH market&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;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&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You are scrappy and flexible enough to work in an ambiguous environment with limited guidance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;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&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;You have business acumen, are deeply analytical, and comfortable understanding and manipulating data to gain and take action on business insights&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;🙏 Nice to Have&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience at a high-growth startup, marketplace, or creator-focused platform&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proficiency in SQL&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Passion for creator communities and/or expertise in existing Whatnot product categories (e.g. vintage clothing, collectibles).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience buying and selling in online marketplaces&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;💰Compensation&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;€80,000/year to €100,000/year + benefits + equity&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The salary range may be inclusive of several levels that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be based on a number of factors including, level, relevant prior experience, skills and expertise. This range is only inclusive of base salary, not benefits (more details below) or equity.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;🎁 Benefits    &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a spring and winter break)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Work From Home Support&lt;/li&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Home office setup allowance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Care benefits&lt;/li&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Monthly allowance for wellness&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Annual allowance towards Childcare&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Retirement; Pension plan internationally&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Monthly allowance to dogfood the app&lt;/li&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;We expect all employees to actively use the product!&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Parental Leave&lt;/li&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work *company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;💛 EOE&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of 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. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.

Category Associate, Germany

United Kingdom

Germany

United States

Ireland

You must have 7+ years as an EA or similar, expertise in Google Suite and Slack, strong organizational skills, adaptability, excellent communication, confidentiality, and executive presence.

You will manage executives' calendars, coordinate meetings and events, arrange travel, handle expenses, create communications, and maintain confidentiality while supporting organizational climate.

People, HR & Administration

Business, Operations & Strategy

New York

🚀 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 re-defining 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. From fashion, beauty, and electronics to rare collectibles like trading cards, comic books, and even live plants, our live auctions have something for everyone. And we're just getting started! As one of the fastest growing marketplaces, we're looking for bold, forward-thinking problem solvers across all functional areas. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business, and bring people together through commerce. 💻 Role We are looking for an Executive Business Partner to perform a broad range of administrative tasks and support a portion of our company's Senior Leadership Team. You will serve as a strategic partner to leadership, own complex scheduling and calendar management, and coordinating travel arrangements. You are extremely detail-oriented, have exceptional time management skills and take initiative with little guidance. * Act as the point of contact among executives, employees, clients and other external partners * Be organized, structured, and detailed-oriented. You are an expert at managing complex projects, balancing priorities, and sticking to tight timelines while nailing all the details * Manage leaders' calendars and set up meetings * Ensure the executive's calendar has clear context and is an impactful use of their time. Provide opportunities for executives to stay on top of tasks and timelines. * Coordinate and manage team events and offsites * Make travel & accommodation arrangements * Manage and submit expense reports * Create, update and finalize internal and external communication – memos, emails, presentations, reports * Be a sounding board for the climate within all levels of the org(s) that you support and understand when and how to work with cross-functional partners accordingly * Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion Team members in this role are required to be within commuting distance of our New York, San Francisco or Los Angeles hubs. 👋 You 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. * 7+ years of proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or similar role * Excellent Google Suit and Slack knowledge * Adaptable and flexible. You are an expert at navigating change and ambiguity. You thrive in dynamic, fast paced and remote work environments * Outstanding organizational and time management skills * Works collaboratively with peers * Excellent verbal and written communications skills * Discretion and confidentiality * Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at once * Demonstrates executive presence 💰Compensation For US-based applicants: $150,000/year to $165,000/year + benefits + equity The salary range may be inclusive of several levels that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be based on a number of factors including, level, relevant prior experience, skills and expertise. This range is only inclusive of base salary, not benefits (more details below) or equity. 🎁 Benefits * Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a spring and winter break) * Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision * Work From Home Support * Home office setup allowance * Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet * Care benefits * Monthly allowance for wellness * Annual allowance towards Childcare * Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses * Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally * Monthly allowance to dogfood the app * Parental Leave * 16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work *company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence. 💛 EOE Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of 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. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.

🚀 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 re-defining 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.From fashion, beauty, and electronics to rare collectibles like trading cards, comic books, and even live plants, our live auctions have something for everyone.And we're just getting started! As one of the fastest growing marketplaces, we're looking for bold, forward-thinking problem solvers across all functional areas. Check out the latest Whatnot updates on our news and engineering blogs and join us as we enable anyone to turn their passion into a business, and bring people together through commerce.💻 RoleWe are looking for an Executive Business Partner to perform a broad range of administrative tasks and support a portion of our company's Senior Leadership Team. You will serve as a strategic partner to leadership, own complex scheduling and calendar management, and coordinating travel arrangements. You are extremely detail-oriented, have exceptional time management skills and take initiative with little guidance. * Act as the point of contact among executives, employees, clients and other external partners * Be organized, structured, and detailed-oriented. You are an expert at managing complex projects, balancing priorities, and sticking to tight timelines while nailing all the details * Manage leaders' calendars and set up meetings    * Ensure the executive's calendar has clear context and is an impactful use of their time. Provide opportunities for executives to stay on top of tasks and timelines. * Coordinate and manage team events and offsites * Make travel & accommodation arrangements * Manage and submit expense reports * Create, update and finalize internal and external communication – memos, emails, presentations, reports * Be a sounding board for the climate within all levels of the org(s) that you support and understand when and how to work with cross-functional partners accordingly * Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion   Team members in this role are required to be within commuting distance of our New York, San Francisco or Los Angeles hubs.👋 YouCurious 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. * 7+ years of proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant or similar role * Excellent Google Suit and Slack knowledge * Adaptable and flexible. You are an expert at navigating change and ambiguity. You thrive in dynamic, fast paced and remote work environments * Outstanding organizational and time management skills * Works collaboratively with peers * Excellent verbal and written communications skills * Discretion and confidentiality * Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at once * Demonstrates executive presence      💰CompensationFor US-based applicants: $150,000/year to $165,000/year + benefits + equityThe salary range may be inclusive of several levels that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be based on a number of factors including, level, relevant prior experience, skills and expertise. This range is only inclusive of base salary, not benefits (more details below) or equity.🎁 Benefits * Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a spring and winter break) * Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision * Work From Home Support    * Home office setup allowance    * Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet * Care benefits    * Monthly allowance for wellness    * Annual allowance towards Childcare    * Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses * Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally * Monthly allowance to dogfood the app * Parental Leave    * 16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work *company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence.      💛 EOEWhatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of 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. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.

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