Fine Jewelry & Watch Senior Specialist

The RealReal • Phoenix, AZ

413d • $62,400 - $66,560

About The Position

The Fine Jewelry & Watch (FJW) Senior Specialist at The RealReal plays a crucial role in the authentication and pricing of luxury jewelry and watches. This position involves overseeing the authentication process, managing product flow, and training new specialists, all while ensuring the highest standards of quality and accuracy in evaluating fine jewelry and watches. The role is production-based and requires a deep understanding of gemstones and market trends, making it ideal for experienced professionals passionate about sustainable fashion.

Requirements

• GG certification from GIA preferred.
• 7+ years of fine jewelry & watch experience with some GIA classwork in lieu of GIA Certification.
• Appraisal experience preferred.
• Experience with Diamonds required (selling, grading, pricing).
• Experience with colored stones required (identification, pricing).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a production-based role.
• Knowledge of sustainable fashion practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute all aspects of the authentication process by accurately identifying colored stones and diamonds using GIA evaluation techniques and testing procedures for precious metal purity.
• Research fair market value and market demand of branded and unbranded jewelry.
• Set list prices for branded and unbranded jewelry with direction and final approval from the Gemology and/or Jewelry Authentication team.
• Assist in training all new Sr. Specialists hired.
• QC product from Specialists when being challenged on harder pieces.
• Help manage the product sort on all received items.
• Adhere to first in, first out methodology to ensure all consignments are prioritized and product flows according to plan.
• Manage process flow of items awaiting price approvals.
• Evaluate, authenticate, and price highest risk jewelry within the FJW room (larger gemstones, engagement rings).
• Provide training, tips/tricks, and presentations on all difficult gemstones.
• Assist in the authentication process by locating brand identifiers (holograms, date codes, authenticity cards, and hallmarks) and evaluating quality of materials and construction.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401K with Company Match
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Unlimited Discretionary Time Off (DTO) with Manager approval
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• State of the art, climate-controlled warehouse facility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed