- Employment
- Part-time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $19.51–22.29/hour
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Pre-Owned, Vintage & Circular Luxury
- Posted
- Nov 3, 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 is hiring a part-time Inventory Operations Associate for its Glendale, California store, with a commitment of 24–28 hours per week, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed. Shifts are typically 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; the expected hourly rate is $19.51–$22.29, with starting pay based in part on work location, skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity.
Role & Responsibilities
- Scan, process, and research merchandise shipments using inventory management systems and The RealReal’s inventory control processes.
- Prepare and ship customer orders in accordance with quality, packing, and shipping standards.
- Implement loss-prevention policies and procedures to support company growth and safeguard assets.
- Manage inventory movement by accurately and promptly processing markdowns, transfers, consolidations, receiving, and POS transactions.
- Support product placement and outfitting that reflects trends, reinforces The RealReal’s brand messaging, and inspires customers.
- Use core systems and technologies, including POS, Mac, and Google Suite applications.
- Maintain product presentation by returning items to their place, replenishing or adding depleted items to the sales floor from inventory, and removing or relocating items according to The RealReal’s standards.
- Help keep selling floors and stockrooms clean and organized.
- Support and model excellent customer service through a positive, enthusiastic approach in communications with internal and external customers.
- Demonstrate fluency in store operating procedures and teach or assist team members with daily store functions.
- Participate in cycle counts and inventory counts as needed.
- Perform other functions or tasks as needed or directed to support store success.
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of experience working in retail or customer service.
- A record of success in a fast-paced environment and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to handle customer interactions and potential issues or concerns courteously and professionally.
- Availability for a flexible schedule based on business needs, including weekends, holidays, early mornings, and late-night shifts.
- Ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 pounds while merchandising the sales floor, and to use ladders or stairs.
- Excellent communication and time-management skills.
- Ability to use all required store equipment and technology.
- Proficiency with Google Suite and Salesforce preferred.
Skills
Experience
At least 1 year in retail or customer service.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Glendale, Arizona, USA, with easy access to Los Angeles.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 19.51 to USD 22.29 per hour.
Benefits
$250/month bonus at target; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; 9 paid company holidays; 9 paid time-off days, accruing from the first day of work.
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.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like The RealReal, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Stock Associate», «Inventory Operations Assistant», «Retail Stock Associate», «Merchandising Operations Associate», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.