Whatnot
E-Commerce
LiveStreamManager
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“Live Stream Manager at Whatnot. Skills: Live selling strategy, Auction execution, Revenue maximization. Own end-to-end live selling strategy. Plan live auctions”
What You'll Achieve.
Maximize sell-through; Maximize margin
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Real-time decisions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2–5 years of experience in live selling, 2–5 years of experience in resale, 2–5 years of experience in auction-based platforms, 2–5 years of experience in social commerce, Understanding of Whatnot platform dynamics, Understanding of live auction formats, Proven ability to drive revenue, Proven ability to drive sell-through
Nice to Have
Whatnot preferred
What You'll Do.
Own end-to-end live selling strategy
Schedule live auctions
Execute live auctions
Schedule live streams
Build pricing strategies
Monitor live performance
Adjust pricing in real time
Adjust pacing in real time
Adjust product selection in real time
Analyze post-stream results
Optimize future auctions
Identify inventory opportunities
Ensure smooth fulfillment
Ensure inventory flow
Stay up to date on trends
Stay up to date on features
Stay up to date on best practices
Build repeatable processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with Merchandising; Collaborate with Operations
Full Job Description
## Responsibilities Own the end-to-end live selling strategy for Whatnot Plan, schedule, and execute live auctions and streams Build product lots and pricing strategies to maximize sell-through and margin Manage and develop live hosts to improve on-air performance and conversion Monitor live performance and adjust pricing, pacing, and product selection in real time Analyze post-stream results and optimize future auctions Partner with Merchandising to identify inventory opportunities for live selling Collaborate with Operations to ensure smooth fulfillment and inventory flow Stay up to date on Whatnot trends, features, and best practices Build repeatable processes to scale Whatnot as a revenue channel ## Qualifications 2–5 years of experience in live selling, resale, auction-based platforms, or social commerce (Whatnot preferred) Strong understanding of Whatnot platform dynamics and live auction formats Experience managing live hosts or on-air talent Proven ability to drive revenue and sell-through in live or auction environments Strong instincts for pricing, urgency, and inventory movement Highly self-motivated with the ability to operate independently and take ownership Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and making real-time decisions Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate performance and optimize outcomes Excellent organizational and time management skills Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
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