About The RealReal
The RealReal is a US luxury consignment marketplace founded in 2011. It sells pre-owned fashion, jewelry, watches, art and home furnishings through its website and stores. Its teams authenticate, price and photograph goods before they go on sale.
The RealReal is hiring a Fine Jewelry and Watch Specialist in Phoenix, Arizona, to authenticate and inspect luxury jewelry, conduct market research, and support pricing and production targets. The role offers an expected rate of $27 per hour, with starting pay determined in part by work location, skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity.
Role & Responsibilities
- Authenticate luxury fine jewelry items across low- and high-risk categories.
- Carry out the authentication process, accurately identifying colored stones and diamonds using GIA evaluation techniques and testing precious-metal purity.
- Inspect consigned luxury products for condition, material quality, and acceptance standards.
- Use reference guides and historical data.
- Research fair market value and market demand for branded and unbranded jewelry.
- Set list prices for branded and unbranded jewelry under the direction of, and subject to final approval by, Fine Jewelry experts.
- Enter relevant product information, including measurements and fabrication.
- Support product pricing using The RealReal’s standard methodology and tools, factoring in fair market value, condition, and style.
- Meet production targets.
- Support process and system improvements through feedback and testing, as required.
Qualifications
- Experience with diamonds, including selling, grading, and pricing.
- GIA coursework in Diamond and Diamond Grading preferred.
- Experience with colored stones preferred.
- Appraisal experience preferred.
- Vision abilities including depth perception, magnification, and red, green, and amber color perception.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Computer and data-entry skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Strong work ethic and ability to consistently meet daily department goals.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with acute attention to detail.
- Confident communication skills and a positive attitude toward collaboration.
Skills
Experience
3–5+ years of fine jewelry experience and/or watch experience
Education
Some GIA coursework in Diamond and Diamond Grading preferred
Workplace
The role is situated in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is USD 27 per hour.
Benefits
Monthly bonus of up to $400, pending goal achievement; education program support for any GIA certification; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; 401(k) with company match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid parental leave; 18 paid time-off days accruing from the first day of work and 9 paid holidays; state-of-the-art, climate-controlled warehouse facility.
Culture
A consignment passes through several hands. Authentication specialists examine the item, merchandising teams prepare the listing and client teams work with the person who consigned it.
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