- Location
- Perth Amboy New Jersey USA
- Employment
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $16.50–17.50/hour
- Department
- Supply Chain, Logistics & Inventory
- 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 Merchandise Operations Specialist receives and inspects consigned luxury products, enters product specifications into the inventory system, and meets quotas while upholding The RealReal’s brand standards. The role is onsite in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, with hourly base pay of $16.50–$17.50; starting pay considers location, skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Performance incentives apply to employees working at least 40 hours per month.
Role & Responsibilities
- Receive and inspect consigned luxury products for condition and compliance with acceptance standards.
- Enter product specifications into the company inventory system.
- Meet quota goals while upholding The RealReal’s brand standards.
Qualifications
- At least 6 months of experience in administrative roles involving substantial data entry.
- Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Demonstrated ability to succeed in a high-volume, repetitive, quota-driven environment.
- Self-motivation and drive to achieve results.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Adaptability and openness to change.
- Ability to lift and move up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to stand for up to 8 hours at a time.
- Ability to read and write in English.
- Preferred: At least 6 months of experience in a warehouse production environment.
- Preferred: Proficiency with Mac OS and Google Suite.
Skills
Experience
At least 6 months in administrative roles involving substantial data entry; warehouse production experience of at least 6 months preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA — conveniently close to New York City.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 16.50 to USD 17.50 per hour.
Benefits
Monthly food credits of $50; Employee Stock Purchase Plan; 401(k) with company match; medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid parental leave; 9 paid company holidays; 18 paid time-off days, accruing from the first day of work; climate-controlled warehouse facility. Tenure-based program offers two automatic pay increases during the first 12 months, up to $0.75 more per hour. Eligible employees working at least 40 hours per month may earn performance-based incentive pay, with a monthly bonus equivalent to up to $2.30 more per hour when performance goals are exceeded.
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 «Merchandise Operations Associate», «Inventory Operations Specialist», «Product Processing Specialist», «Quality Control 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.