Fine Jewelry & Watch Senior Specialist

The RealReal • Perth Amboy, NJ

7d • $62,400 - $66,560

About The Position

The Fine Jewelry & Watch Senior Specialist oversees the facilitation of Fine Jewelry & Watches to optimize product quotas in a production-based role at an Authentication Center. The role supports processing and authentication of consigned goods in preparation for online listing, including evaluating, researching, pricing, and authenticating jewelry and watches. The specialist also serves as a resource for the team on gemstone identification and difficult authentication cases.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of fine jewelry and watch experience, with some GIA classwork accepted in lieu of GIA certification.
• Experience with diamonds, including selling, grading, and pricing.
• Experience with colored stones, including identification and pricing.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Nice To Haves

• GIA Graduate Gemologist (GG) certification.
• Appraisal experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute all aspects of authentication by identifying colored stones and diamonds using GIA evaluation techniques and testing procedures for precious metal purity.
• Research fair market value and market demand for 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 with training newly hired Senior Specialists.
• Perform quality control on Specialists’ products when they are challenged by more difficult pieces.
• Help manage product sorting for all received items.
• Follow first-in, first-out methodology to prioritize consignments and ensure product flows according to plan.
• Manage the process flow of items awaiting price approvals.
• Evaluate, authenticate, and price the highest-risk jewelry in the FJW room, including larger gemstones and engagement rings.
• Serve as a gemstone identification expert and answer questions from the rest of the team.
• Provide training, tips, and presentations on difficult gemstones.
• Assist with authentication by locating brand identifiers such as holograms, date codes, authenticity cards, and hallmarks, and by evaluating material and construction quality.

Benefits

• $50 in monthly food credits for snacks and meals available for purchase on site.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Nine paid company holidays.
• Flexible time off with manager approval.
• State-of-the-art, climate-controlled warehouse facility.
• Employees may be eligible for a bonus program or incentive pay, depending on role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed