Associate Merchandise Manager, Fine Jewelry

The RealReal•Headquarters, KY

1d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The RealReal is seeking a business-minded, highly analytical Associate Merchandise Manager to support the Merchandise Manager in the execution of strategies to drive omni-channel category performance. The ideal candidate is passionate about our core values of sustainability, authenticity and luxury and can thrive in a fast-paced environment. We’re looking for a self-starter who will take an entrepreneurial approach to category management, brainstorming new and creative ways to drive category KPIs across both supply & demand. What You Get To Do Everyday Business Analysis: support weekly & monthly reporting of omni channel metrics; develop recommendations and execute to deliver on financial plans Support the daily needs and priorities to drive the category forward Lead business strategy, assortment curation & allocation for retail stores; coordination with retail teams on trainings & visual merchandising Lead weekly promotional strategy & execute on site, support curation of site content Quality checks site-wide for product pricing, photo standards and general copy descriptions Creation of educational content and product knowledge training across sales, retail & merch operations Research and explore new trends in the industry (both primary & secondary) to help develop innovative strategies Proactively build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships; lead and manage ad hoc initiatives across Sales, Operations, Retail, and Digital teams to drive alignment and business results What You Bring To The Role Minimum Requirements: 5+ years experience at a luxury fashion retailer or ecommerce site Extensive knowledge of contemporary & luxury designers, current fashion trends and the competitive landscape in the Fine Jewelry Category Team player with a willingness to solve problems as they arise Demonstrate a point of view about product assortment, with a strong sense of ownership over his/her work Robust verbal & presentation skills; strong attention to detail Strong Excel & retail math skills, MS Office, Google G Suite 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 here. The expected salary range for this role is $85,000.00-$95,000.00. 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. The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with 37 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists, and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art, and home—in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off, and direct shipping. We handle all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as shipping and customer service. The RealReal is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records. At TRR, People Come First. That’s why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer. You can read about our Diversity Equity and Inclusion program here. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The RealReal is leading the way in authenticated luxury consignment, online and in real life at our brick and mortar locations. Founded in 2011, our company is growing fast and fundamentally changing the way people buy and sell luxury goods — a multi-billion dollar industry. Our in-house experts inspect every item and our commitment to authenticity sets us apart, creating a foundation of trust with shoppers and consignors. The RealReal is also the first luxury member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s prestigious CE100 USA. We are seeking smart, talented and creative individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment to help us reinvent the digital marketplace. Are you collaborative, dedicated to going the extra mile and ready to innovate? We invite you to join our team.

Requirements

5+ years experience at a luxury fashion retailer or ecommerce site
Extensive knowledge of contemporary & luxury designers, current fashion trends and the competitive landscape in the Fine Jewelry Category
Team player with a willingness to solve problems as they arise
Demonstrate a point of view about product assortment, with a strong sense of ownership over his/her work
Robust verbal & presentation skills; strong attention to detail
Strong Excel & retail math skills, MS Office, Google G Suite

Responsibilities

Business Analysis: support weekly & monthly reporting of omni channel metrics; develop recommendations and execute to deliver on financial plans
Support the daily needs and priorities to drive the category forward
Lead business strategy, assortment curation & allocation for retail stores; coordination with retail teams on trainings & visual merchandising
Lead weekly promotional strategy & execute on site, support curation of site content
Quality checks site-wide for product pricing, photo standards and general copy descriptions
Creation of educational content and product knowledge training across sales, retail & merch operations
Research and explore new trends in the industry (both primary & secondary) to help develop innovative strategies
Proactively build and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships; lead and manage ad hoc initiatives across Sales, Operations, Retail, and Digital teams to drive alignment and business results