Valuation Manager, Fine Jewelry and Watches (Appraiser/Authenticator) - Newport Beach (Seasonal Full-Time)

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 consignors, customers, and peers, translating market insight into a white-glove client experience. You will also support occasional supply events through on-site valuations and participate in remote pricing initiatives to support cross-functional teams across the organization.

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
• Promote 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

• 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

Compensation, Benefits, + Perks

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K with Company Match
• 9 Paid Company Holidays
• 18 Paid Time Off (PTO) Days (PTO starts accruing on first day of work)
• Find out more about our Benefits here.
• The expected hourly rate for this role is $39.42-$48.08.
• 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.