About The Role

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.