About the company
Whatnot is a livestream shopping platform and marketplace backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and CapitalG. We’re building the future of ecommerce, bringing together community, shopping and entertainment. We are committed to our values, and as a remote-first team, we operate out of hubs within the US, Canada, UK, and Germany today. We’re innovating in the fast-paced world of live auctions in categories including sports, fashion, video games, and streetwear. The platform couples rigorous seller vetting with a focus on community to create a welcoming space for buyers and sellers to share their passions with others.
Job Summary
Role
📍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 📍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
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 Partnerships Associate, you should have 2-4 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, plus: 📍Fluent German and English speaker, and familiarity with the DACH market 📍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 📍Passion for creator communities and/or expertise in existing Whatnot product categories (e.g. vintage clothing, collectibles) 📍Experience at a high-growth startup, marketplace, or creator-focused platform is a plus 📍Proficiency in SQL is a plus 📍Experience buying and selling in online marketplaces is a plus
