Supervisor, Specialist Categories

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Secaucus, NJ, USA
In-Office
50K-66K Annually
Junior
eCommerce • Fashion • Retail • Sales
Promoting the circular economy and empowering consignors & buyers to extend the life of luxury goods
The Role
Supervises an 8–10-person authentication team, coaching employees, managing feedback, supporting new-hire ramp-up and cross-training, and driving department KPIs. Partners with management on training, development, policies, and business strategy while ensuring operational needs and brand standards are met. Maintains employee engagement, communicates company initiatives, delegates responsibilities, and builds effective relationships across departments.
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About The RoleThe Supervisor - Specialist Categories will coach and develop the team to drive KPIs and engagement, while ensuring adherence to company policies and values. They will manage new hire ramp-up and cross-training, and partner with management on training, development and business strategy. The ability to build relationships across departments to meet operational needs is essential, as is a passion for championing The RealReal brand.

What You Get To Do Everyday
  • Responsible for overseeing a team of 8-10 people. 

  • Conduct both formal and informal feedback conversations to support development of the Team.

  • In partnership with the Manager, hold the team accountable for meeting / exceeding department goals and demonstrating company values. 

  • Maintain weekly / monthly touch bases with direct employees to discuss growth and results.

  • Work closely with the Manager to address training and development opportunities within the team.

  • Ensure ramp up goals are met weekly for new hires and authenticators being cross trained.

  • Help hold the team accountable to policy and procedure such as time and attendance.

  • Communicate company initiatives and critical messages to the Authentication team.

  • Maintain a high level of engagement through coaching and motivating the team on a daily basis.

  • Responsible for driving team KPI’s and team engagement while running the floor. 

  • Empower others and delegate when able to promote individual growth. 

  • Build and maintain effective interdepartmental relationships.

  • Ensure support functions are adhering to department needs daily. 

  • Work closely with the management team to drive business strategies that will improve production and department results. 

  • Manage daily operational tasks according to brand standards. 

  • Act as a brand ambassador and advocate for TheRealReal.

What You Bring To The Role
  • Minimum 1 to 2 years of working at a leadership capacity.

  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and high volume environment.

  • Outstanding work ethic and detail oriented.

  • Communicate and work closely with Management on a daily basis

  • Can effectively communicate upwards as well as provide peer to peer feedback,

  • Excellent organizational & time management skills.

  • Confident communicator who possesses a positive attitude towards collaboration.

  • Passionate about continuous learning and adapts to feedback. 

  • Strong business acumen and ability to align work with company goals.

  • Ability to lead by example and maintain a positive team culture. Adheres to all policies and procedures at TheRealReal

Compensation, Benefits, + Perks
  • $50 in monthly food credits to apply to snacks and meals that are available for purchase on site

  • 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)

  • State of the art, climate-controlled warehouse facility

  • Find out more about our Benefits here.

The expected salary range for this role is $55,162.00-$65,504.00. 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. 

Skills Required

  • 1 to 2 years of experience in a leadership capacity
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Outstanding work ethic and attention to detail
  • Effective communication and collaboration with management
  • Ability to communicate upward and provide peer-to-peer feedback
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Confident communication and a positive attitude toward collaboration
  • Passion for continuous learning and ability to adapt to feedback
  • Strong business acumen and ability to align work with company goals
  • Ability to lead by example and maintain a positive team culture
  • Adherence to company policies and procedures

The RealReal Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The RealReal and has not been reviewed or approved by The RealReal.

  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes multiple medical, dental, and vision options along with six free therapy sessions, and company HSA contributions for high‑deductible plans.
  • Parental & Family Support — Family-building support includes inclusive fertility coverage with a high lifetime maximum and up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave plus additional disability pay for birthing parents.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount is available to both full‑ and part‑time employees, expanding total compensation beyond base pay.

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The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
3,300 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated luxury retail. 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 150+ in-house gemologists, horologists and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day.

Why Work With Us

We are looking for smart and talented people who are creative, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a team that is reinventing the digital marketplace as you know it!

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