- Location
- Perth Amboy New Jersey USA
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $55,000–80,912/year
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
About The RealReal
The RealReal is a US luxury consignment marketplace founded in 2011. It sells pre-owned fashion, jewelry, watches, art and home furnishings through its website and stores. Its teams authenticate, price and photograph goods before they go on sale.
The RealReal’s Assistant Authentication Manager oversees a team processing handbags, shoes, accessories, and ready-to-wear, managing daily operations, inventory control, service levels, team performance, attendance, training, reporting, and process improvements. The role requires at least 3 years leading a high-functioning team in a metrics-based environment and at least 2 years of luxury fashion experience; some holidays, weekends, early and late hours are required, with schedules subject to business needs. The expected annual salary range is $55,000–$80,912, with starting pay determined in part by work location, skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee a team of authenticators processing handbags, shoes, accessories, and ready-to-wear items.
- Manage day-to-day operations to maintain inventory control and meet service-level agreements.
- Drive and monitor individual and team performance against department goals.
- Maintain a positive team culture and work environment.
- Attend Authentication meetings and communicate Authentication initiatives and strategies to the team.
- Lead weekly team huddles to share department and business updates.
- Hold biweekly individual check-ins to discuss performance and deliver disciplinary measures when necessary.
- Serve as the key contact for team attendance; track adherence to attendance policy, review and approve PTO/VTO/UTO requests, approve timecards, submit payroll, and oversee timecard adjustments.
- Interview potential candidates to assess eligibility and experience.
- Assist with onboarding and training new hires, and monitor their performance during the ramp period.
- Use reports and dashboards to monitor individual, team, and department performance against goals.
- Analyze data to identify root causes and opportunities for improvement, and prepare proposals for course corrections and process improvements.
- Work some holidays and weekends, early and late hours, and adjust schedules to changing business needs.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience leading a high-functioning team in a metrics-based environment.
- At least 2 years of luxury fashion experience.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to align work with company goals.
- Ability to tailor communication style to the audience.
- Ability to lead by example and maintain a positive team culture.
- Highly motivated, dependable, and proactive.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- A can-do attitude and solutions-focused approach.
- Proficiency with Excel and Google Suite.
- Preferred: College degree in a relevant field, such as Fashion Merchandising, Textile Science, or Business Administration.
- Preferred: Thorough understanding of The RealReal and Authentication processes and procedures.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years leading a high-functioning team in a metrics-based environment and at least 2 years of luxury fashion experience.
Education
A college degree in a relevant field, such as Fashion Merchandising, Textile Science, or Business Administration, is preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA, within easy reach of New York City.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 55,000 to USD 80,912 per annum.
Benefits
$50 in monthly food credits for on-site snacks and meals; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; 401(k) with company match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid parental leave; 9 paid company holidays; flexible time off with manager approval; climate-controlled warehouse facility.
Culture
A consignment passes through several hands. Authentication specialists examine the item, merchandising teams prepare the listing and client teams work with the person who consigned it.
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