The RealReal

Valuation Manager, Fine Jewelry & Watches (Appraiser/Authenticator) - Palo Alto

The RealReal$82K — $100K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of fine jewelry markets (primary & secondary)
  • 2-5 years of luxury customer-facing experience
  • Flexibility to work weekends as needed
  • Sales experience preferred
  • Proactive & self-directed approach
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Polished, professional presence with good presentation skills
  • Effective verbal & written communicator
  • Passion for luxury client experiences

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate valuation appointments, providing a consultative client experience
  • Conduct real-time valuations and authenticating fine jewelry and watches
  • Provide pre-consignment pricing services for consignors and sales teams
  • Monitor pricing trends and sell-through velocity of items
  • Own the sell-through performance of personally priced items
  • Drive appointment-to-consignment conversion metrics
  • Partner with Store Manager to align with customer needs
  • Support team and store requirements for seamless experience

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 401K with Company Match
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • 9 Paid Company Holidays
  • Flexible Time Off (with manager approval)
Full Job Description
About The Role
As a Valuation Manager of Fine Jewelry and Watches at TheRealReal, you will own day-to-day appraisals, servicing clients that visit our retail store via appointment or walk-ins. You will be pricing and authenticating fine jewelry and watch pieces across our dynamic acceptance standards.

As a subject-matter expert, you will educate and build trust with our consignors, customers, and your peers, translating market knowledge to a white-glove client experience. You will also support occasional supply events through on-site valuations and participating in remote pricing initiatives to assist cross-functional teams across our organization.

We’re seeking a process-driven individual who has extraordinary attention to detail and wants to hone their expertise in fine jewelry and watches.

What You Get To Do Every Day
  • Facilitate all valuation appointments, working directly with clients to provide a relaxed, consultative experience that educates them on the value of their items within our marketplace

  • Conduct real-time valuations and authentication of fine jewelry and watches using a wide array of industry specific tools

  • Provide pre-consignment pricing services to consignors and internal sales partners

  • Maintain strong understanding of pricing trends and the sell-through velocity of fashion items by working with the Pricing and Authentication teams

  • Own the sell-through performance and velocity of items you personally price

  • Own appointment-to-consignment conversion metrics, driving both client satisfaction and business results

  • Partner with the Store Manager to understand customer needs and stay current with in-store operations and priorities

  • Support additional store and team needs as required to ensure a seamless retail experience

What You Bring To The Role
Minimum Requirements:
  • Strong knowledge of fine jewelry in the primary and secondary market

  • 2-5 years experience working in the luxury space in a customer facing role

  • Flexibility to work certain weekend days

  • Sales experience strongly encouraged

  • Proactive, self-directed approach with the ability to anticipate business needs and meet internal and external deadlines

  • Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify potential obstacles in advance and ensure smooth execution of valuation office processes

  • Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple complex, time-sensitive situations while remaining calm and composed

  • Passion for delivering a high-touch, luxury client experience every day

  • Polished, professional presence with strong presentation skills

  • Clear and effective communicator, both verbally and in writing


Preferred Qualifications
  • GIA credentials such as Graduate Gemologist (GG), Accredited Jewelry Professional (AJP), or equivalent coursework/experience strongly preferred

Compensation, Benefits, + Perks
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • 401K with Company Match

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • 9 Paid Company Holidays

  • Flexible Time Off (With Manager Approval)

  • Find out more about our Benefits

The expected salary range for this role is $82,000.00-$100,000.00. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR’s total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.


About The RealReal

The RealReal is a luxury online consignment store that specializes in authenticated, pre-owned designer fashion and accessories. The company was founded in 2011 by Julie Wainwright and has since grown to become a leading player in the online luxury consignment market. The RealReal employs a team of experts who carefully inspect and authenticate every item sold on the platform, ensuring that customers receive only the highest quality products. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce waste and promote circular fashion. The RealReal is headquartered in San Francisco, California and has additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C.
Learn more about The RealReal
Size
2,604 employees
Market Cap
$114.8 million
Industry
Net Income
-$175.8 million
Founded
2011
Revenue
$299.9 million
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