
About Whatnot
Transforming eCommerce through live shopping experiences
Key Highlights
- Founded in 2019, headquartered in Venice, CA
- Raised $974.2 million in Series E funding
- Facilitated over $6 billion in sales as of 2025
- Remote co-located team with hubs in US, UK, and Europe
Whatnot is a live stream platform and marketplace headquartered in Venice, Los Angeles, CA, that enables users to turn their passions into businesses. Founded in 2019, Whatnot has raised $974.2 million in funding and operates across the US, UK, and Europe, facilitating over $6 billion in sales as of...
🎁 Benefits
Whatnot offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, including coverage for dependents. Employees enjoy competitive salaries...
🌟 Culture
Whatnot fosters a remote-friendly culture that emphasizes innovation and community engagement. The company is dedicated to transforming eCommerce thro...
Overview
Whatnot is seeking a Global Real Estate & Workplace Lead to define and execute their real estate and workplace strategy as they scale. This role involves overseeing real estate transactions and office operations globally, ensuring alignment with the company's remote-first culture.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in real estate management and workplace strategy, with experience in scaling operations for a growing organization. Your leadership skills enable you to collaborate effectively with senior leadership across various departments, ensuring that the physical spaces support collaboration and connection.
You understand the nuances of managing real estate transactions and office buildouts, and you are adept at creating environments that foster teamwork while respecting a remote-first culture. Your strategic mindset allows you to anticipate the needs of a rapidly growing workforce and adapt accordingly.
What you'll do
In this role, you will define and execute Whatnot's real estate and workplace strategy as the company scales from 1,000 to 1,500+ employees by 2026. You will be responsible for all real estate transactions, office buildouts, and facilities operations globally. Your focus will be on ensuring that the physical spaces support intentional collaboration and connection among team members.
You will partner with the Chief People Officer and senior leadership across Finance & Operations to shape the workplace strategy, ensuring it aligns with the company's values and culture. Your role will involve assessing current office spaces, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing solutions that enhance the employee experience.
What we offer
At Whatnot, you will be part of a dynamic team that is redefining e-commerce through community and innovation. We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's growth and success. Join us as we build the future of online marketplaces and empower individuals to turn their passions into businesses.
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