Category Manager, Australia at whatnot

This is an ideal role for a high-energy "founding" professional with at least 4 years of experience in strategy consulting, private equity, or tech partnerships. Since you will be one of the first team members on the ground in Australia, the company is looking for someone with a "scrappy" startup mindset who can balance high-level strategy with the hands-on execution of building a seller pipeline from scratch. The compensation is highly competitive for the region (AUD 150k–200k) and comes with a standout benefits package, including substantial allowances for home office, wellness, and childcare. You’ll enjoy a hybrid work model in Melbourne or Sydney while helping a unicorn-stage marketplace launch into a new continent. This role offers extreme ownership; you aren't just managing a category—you are defining the local roadmap and community culture. **You might be a good fit if you:** * Have experience building and managing a sales or partnership pipeline in a high-growth environment. * Are comfortable using data (and ideally SQL) to identify market trends and justify business decisions. * Are a "super-user" of marketplaces or have a genuine passion for niche communities like vintage fashion, toys, or collectibles. * Thrive in ambiguity and are excited to be the primary point of contact for local influencers and top-tier sellers.