FJW Senior Specialist
About The Position
About The Role Our Authentication Centers (warehouses) are where the magic happens! The Art & Science of Real comes to life within our facilities located in New Jersey and Arizona — combining the knowledge of hundreds of luxury experts with cutting-edge, proprietary technology. As consigned goods travel into our facilities, the team processes, authenticates, and photographs each item in preparation for listing to our website. As a FJW Senior Specialist, you will oversee the facilitation of all Fine Jewelry & Watches (FJW) to optimize product quotas by performing the following duties. This is a production based role. If you are an experienced FJW expert with a passion for sustainable fashion, this could be the perfect match! What You Get To Do Every Day Execute all aspects of the authentication process by accurately identifying colored stones and diamonds using GIA evaluation techniques as well as testing procedures used to determine 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 is 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). Gem identification experts to answer any questions for the rest of the team. 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
Requirements
- 7+ years of fine jewelry & watch experience with some GIA classwork in lieu of GIA Certification
- 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
- GG certification from GIA preferred
- Appraisal experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Execute all aspects of the authentication process by accurately identifying colored stones and diamonds using GIA evaluation techniques as well as testing procedures used to determine 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 is 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).
- Gem identification experts to answer any questions for the rest of the team.
- 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
- $50 in monthly food credits to apply to snacks and meals that are available for purchase on site
- 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)
- State of the art, climate-controlled warehouse facility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
