Whatnot
Commerce
CategoryAssociate,Japan
“Category Associate, Japan at Whatnot. Skills: Category expert, Seller outreach, Relationship management, Data analytics. Become go-to expert on category. Become face of Whatnot for community”
What You'll Achieve.
unlock category growth; enhance process efficiency; driving continuous iteration
Industry & Context.
problem-solve
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of experience working in sales and/or account management function, working with top business partners, streamers, and/or creators, business acumen, deeply analytical, comfortable understanding and manipulating data to gain and take action on business insights, comfortable navigating ambiguity, inclination to dive deep, problem-solve, and adapt quickly in evolving environments, fluent English, native Japanese
Nice to Have
Whatnot seller or entrepreneur yourself, Experience at a high-growth startup, marketplace, or creator-focused platform, An existing network of sellers, creators, and influencers within a Whatnot product category, Proficiency in SQL, Passion for creator communities, expertise in existing Whatnot product categories, Experience buying and selling in online marketplaces
What You'll Do.
Become go-to expert on category
Become face of Whatnot for community
Source and reach out to sellers
Leverage social media
Partner with new sellers and strategic partners
Build and execute seller growth plans
Spearhead diverse seller marketing initiatives
Use basic data analytics skills
Utilize key data points to assess category growth
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with new sellers and strategic partners
Communication Scope
fluent English; native Japanese
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