The RealReal

Pricing Specialist, Vendor

United States full-time Mid $62,057 - $73,693
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About The Role
As our Vendor Pricing Specialist at TheRealReal, you will own the day-to-day pricing of items across our dynamic categories (Clothing, Handbags, Shoes & Accessories). At the heart of the merchandising team, you will be responsible for supporting line sheet pricing execution, pricing analysis and providing insights on what is and isn’t working to ultimately drive supply. You’ll bring your expertise of the market to the table and we’re looking for a process-driven individual who has extraordinary attention to detail and wants to hone their analytical skill set.

This position can be fully remote in the U.S.What You Get To Do Everyday

Leverage expertise in luxury retail, stellar attention to detail, and passion for research to execute pricing for virtual vendor line sheets and ensure pricing accuracy

Perform data analysis to evaluate and implement pricing strategies based on current business and competitive market dynamics

Work closely with our Vendor and Merchandising teams on a daily basis to uncover opportunities and deliver upon financial plans
Work closely with internal departments and provide answers to pricing inquiries in a timely and professional manner using thorough research, analytics, and product knowledge
Monitor user feedback to help inform pricing decisions

What You Bring To The Role

Passion for luxury retail market and pricing

2-3+ years of proven success in merchandising, planning or related field

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with G Suite a plus

Strong analytical, critical thinking & problem solving skills

Must have a passion for creative problem solving and insatiable curiosity

Self starter who can ramp up quickly and is excited to take on new challenges

Comfortable and confident making data driven recommendations

Exceptional time management and organizational skills

Thrives in a fast paced environment where the only constant is change

Team player who is able to work effectively and collaboratively across multiple departments

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

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 $62,056.80-$73,693.00. 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 40 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.

The RealReal is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records. At TRR, People Come First. That’s why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer. You can read about our Diversity Equity and Inclusion program here.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
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