Whatnot is an online community marketplace where people can work to “turn their passion into a business.” In past hiring for flexible roles, the venture-bac
Category Associate
Location
Japan
Posted
63 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Category Associate
Whatnot
• 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 • 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 • Partner with new sellers and strategic partners to build big businesses on Whatnot • Build and execute seller growth plans to unlock category growth • Spearhead diverse seller marketing initiatives, such as organizing offline events, influencer partnerships • 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
Job Requirements
- 3+ years of experience working in sales and/or account management function, specifically working with top business partners, streamers, and/or creators
- You are scrappy and flexible enough to work in an ambiguous environment with limited guidance
- Specific knowledge of Salesforce, AirTable, Sigma, and other tools to expertly manage your accounts
- You have business acumen, are deeply analytical, and comfortable understanding and manipulating data to gain and take action on business insights
- You are comfortable navigating ambiguity and have a strong inclination to dive deep, problem-solve, and adapt quickly in evolving environments
- You speak fluent English and native Japanese with a deep understanding of Japan cultural and community dynamics
Benefits
- Generous Holiday and Time off Policy
- 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
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