Department:
Marketplace
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
Korneuburg, Austria
Compensation:
€60,000 - €70,000 / year
About the Team Vintage.com is growing rapidly. What began as a British success story has developed into an international business serving customers across multiple European markets. As we continue to expand, we are investing heavily in our people, technology, and operational capabilities to support sustainable growth.
Our Marketplace team plays a critical role in that journey. While our Appraisals team is responsible for acquiring and valuing items from customers, the Marketplace team is responsible for maximising the value of those items through the most effective sales channels.
From costume jewellery and watches to cameras, optical equipment, militaria, and general collectibles, our Marketplace specialists ensure every item reaches the right audience through the right channel, generating the strongest possible commercial return.
Joining us now means becoming part of a business in an exciting growth phase, helping shape our European expansion and building a world‑class commercial function that drives revenue at scale.
About the Role As Head of Marketplace, you will lead one of the most commercially important functions within Vintage.com. You will be responsible for how we sell thousands of items every week across multiple categories, marketplaces, and customer channels. This role offers the opportunity to build upon strong foundations and take the Marketplace function to the next level.
You will lead a team of category specialists across Costume Jewellery, Watches, Cameras & Opticals, Militaria, and General Marketplace, ensuring each department delivers exceptional commercial performance.
You will combine strong leadership, commercial thinking, and data‑driven decision‑making to maximise revenue, recovery rates, margins, and inventory performance. Working closely with Appraisals, Operations, Finance, and senior leaders across Europe, you will play a key role in shaping our future growth strategy.
Success in this role requires strategic leadership, operational excellence, and a relentless focus on commercial outcomes. You will create an environment where teams are empowered to make great decisions, continuously improve performance, and unlock maximum value from every item we acquire.
Key Goals & Objectives
Build, develop, and scale a high‑performing Marketplace function to support continued business growth
Maximise revenue, recovery rates, and gross margin through effective sales channel and marketplace management
Lead and develop specialist teams across Costume Jewellery, Watches, Cameras & Opticals, Militaria, and General Marketplace
Improve inventory turnover and reduce ageing stock through effective sales strategies
Drive commercial performance through data‑led decision making, KPI management, and continuous optimisation
Identify and develop new sales channels, marketplace opportunities, and revenue streams
Partner closely with the Appraisals team to ensure buying and selling decisions are aligned
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop Marketplace Team Leaders and their specialist teams
Own revenue, margin, recovery rate, sell‑through, and inventory performance targets across all Marketplace departments
Analyse sales performance, market trends, and operational data to identify opportunities for growth and optimisation
Develop and implement marketplace strategies that ensure items are sold through the most profitable channels
Drive improvements in pricing, listing quality, inventory management, and sales velocity
Introduce and leverage automation, AI, and technology solutions to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability
Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and talent development activities
Collaborate closely with Appraisals, Operations, Finance, and Procurement teams to optimise end‑to‑end performance
Support decision‑making on complex, high‑value, or strategically important items
Establish scalable processes and reporting frameworks that support future growth across Europe
Create a high‑performance culture focused on achieving commercial results while maintaining operational excellence
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential
Significant leadership experience within a commercial, e‑commerce, marketplace, retail, auction, or operational environment
Proven track record of managing revenue, margin, and commercial performance targets
Experience leading multiple teams, functions, or specialist departments
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance customer outcomes and business performance
Experience using data, KPIs, and reporting to drive decision‑making and performance improvements
Strong people leadership, coaching, and talent development skills
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Highly analytical with strong problem‑solving capabilities
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment
Strong understanding of digital marketplaces, online selling platforms, and commercial operations
Fluent English
Desirable
Experience within second‑hand goods, re‑commerce, auctions, collectibles, luxury goods, watches, jewellery, antiques, or similar sectors
Experience implementing automation, AI tools, or technology‑led process improvements
Experience scaling commercial or marketplace operations across multiple regions or countries
Additional European language skills
Experience operating within an international or high‑growth business environment
At Vintage.com, category expertise can be taught. What matters most is your ability to build high‑performing teams, drive commercial outcomes, and create a scalable Marketplace operation capable of supporting our continued European growth.
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Marketplace
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
Korneuburg, Austria
Compensation:
€60,000 - €70,000 / year
About the Team Vintage.com is growing rapidly. What began as a British success story has developed into an international business serving customers across multiple European markets. As we continue to expand, we are investing heavily in our people, technology, and operational capabilities to support sustainable growth.
Our Marketplace team plays a critical role in that journey. While our Appraisals team is responsible for acquiring and valuing items from customers, the Marketplace team is responsible for maximising the value of those items through the most effective sales channels.
From costume jewellery and watches to cameras, optical equipment, militaria, and general collectibles, our Marketplace specialists ensure every item reaches the right audience through the right channel, generating the strongest possible commercial return.
Joining us now means becoming part of a business in an exciting growth phase, helping shape our European expansion and building a world‑class commercial function that drives revenue at scale.
About the Role As Head of Marketplace, you will lead one of the most commercially important functions within Vintage.com. You will be responsible for how we sell thousands of items every week across multiple categories, marketplaces, and customer channels. This role offers the opportunity to build upon strong foundations and take the Marketplace function to the next level.
You will lead a team of category specialists across Costume Jewellery, Watches, Cameras & Opticals, Militaria, and General Marketplace, ensuring each department delivers exceptional commercial performance.
You will combine strong leadership, commercial thinking, and data‑driven decision‑making to maximise revenue, recovery rates, margins, and inventory performance. Working closely with Appraisals, Operations, Finance, and senior leaders across Europe, you will play a key role in shaping our future growth strategy.
Success in this role requires strategic leadership, operational excellence, and a relentless focus on commercial outcomes. You will create an environment where teams are empowered to make great decisions, continuously improve performance, and unlock maximum value from every item we acquire.
Key Goals & Objectives
Build, develop, and scale a high‑performing Marketplace function to support continued business growth
Maximise revenue, recovery rates, and gross margin through effective sales channel and marketplace management
Lead and develop specialist teams across Costume Jewellery, Watches, Cameras & Opticals, Militaria, and General Marketplace
Improve inventory turnover and reduce ageing stock through effective sales strategies
Drive commercial performance through data‑led decision making, KPI management, and continuous optimisation
Identify and develop new sales channels, marketplace opportunities, and revenue streams
Partner closely with the Appraisals team to ensure buying and selling decisions are aligned
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Key Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop Marketplace Team Leaders and their specialist teams
Own revenue, margin, recovery rate, sell‑through, and inventory performance targets across all Marketplace departments
Analyse sales performance, market trends, and operational data to identify opportunities for growth and optimisation
Develop and implement marketplace strategies that ensure items are sold through the most profitable channels
Drive improvements in pricing, listing quality, inventory management, and sales velocity
Introduce and leverage automation, AI, and technology solutions to improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability
Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and talent development activities
Collaborate closely with Appraisals, Operations, Finance, and Procurement teams to optimise end‑to‑end performance
Support decision‑making on complex, high‑value, or strategically important items
Establish scalable processes and reporting frameworks that support future growth across Europe
Create a high‑performance culture focused on achieving commercial results while maintaining operational excellence
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Essential
Significant leadership experience within a commercial, e‑commerce, marketplace, retail, auction, or operational environment
Proven track record of managing revenue, margin, and commercial performance targets
Experience leading multiple teams, functions, or specialist departments
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance customer outcomes and business performance
Experience using data, KPIs, and reporting to drive decision‑making and performance improvements
Strong people leadership, coaching, and talent development skills
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Highly analytical with strong problem‑solving capabilities
Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment
Strong understanding of digital marketplaces, online selling platforms, and commercial operations
Fluent English
Desirable
Experience within second‑hand goods, re‑commerce, auctions, collectibles, luxury goods, watches, jewellery, antiques, or similar sectors
Experience implementing automation, AI tools, or technology‑led process improvements
Experience scaling commercial or marketplace operations across multiple regions or countries
Additional European language skills
Experience operating within an international or high‑growth business environment
At Vintage.com, category expertise can be taught. What matters most is your ability to build high‑performing teams, drive commercial outcomes, and create a scalable Marketplace operation capable of supporting our continued European growth.
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