Luxury Business Acquisition Partner (Luxury Acquisition Partner)

Company: The RealReal
Company: The RealReal
Location: Houston, TX
Posted on: 2023-09-08 04:22
The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods. Through our work, we are committed to contributing to a sustainable future, both for fashion and for our employees. Authenticity is a core component of our business; we value it in our products and we celebrate it across our teams by encouraging every TRR employee to bring their REAL authentic selves to work each day. We’re hiring, and we’d love for you to join our dynamic team! The Luxury Acquisition Partner is responsible for driving new consignor acquisition by growing TRR brand awareness, customer loyalty and community footprint at the local level. Your primary role involves executing localized partnerships, marketing campaigns, experiential/ revenue focused events and external community outreach for your market area.  What you get to do everyday Foster partnerships with brand- relevant local businesses, philanthropic organizations and community influencers to generate new consignors Plan and execute events in the community  that drive the supply of consigned goods and increase brand awareness Leverage social platforms to build awareness of brand and mission on a local level; research and identify topics that will appeal to our target consignor base and generate engagement Optimize brand perception through quality execution of events and partnerships Manage a quarterly budget and ensure ROI/ revenue goals for market are achieved Leverage the retail team as applicable in the outreach process to build excitement and support for upcoming events by educating the team on the organization or cause and the opportunity for impact Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices What you bring to the role MInimum Requirements: 5+ years’ direct experience in business development, grassroots marketing, community outreach, or a related field  Strategic networking skills with the ability to develop, execute, and critically analyze a local marketing plan Proven track record for effectively pitching new partnership & event concepts  Strong business acumen with an understanding of how local marketing can positively impact our supply GMV Superior planning, communication, time management, and organizational skills Ability to manage a flexible work schedule to maximize contribution and impact; Ability to work weekends and evenings as necessary to support area events Ability to excel with autonomy in an ambiguous environment Strategic planning skills with ability to understand the big picture while organizing and executing on detailed level Execution: you have high standards for quality and speed and problem solve Attitude: you demonstrate passion and enthusiasm for the brand and are a collaborative, positive team player A growth mindset: proven record of leveraging past learnings and encouraging new ideas and smart risk-taking for self and others A shared commitment to our core values of Family, Fashion and Philanthropy Ability to travel up to 50% within assigned area to support teams Genuine enthusiasm for fashion and style Preferred Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing Established contacts in local market Luxury sales experience Compensation | Benefits | Perks Competitive salary  Group Health Insurance- Medical, Vision, Dental  Unlimited paid time off (at manager’s discretion) Employee Stock Purchase Plan 401K (with company matching up to $1K) The expected salary range for this role is $90,000.00 - $100,000.00. 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. GHR8156 #LI-LZ49 #LI-Hybrid The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with more than 30 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 do 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 handling shipping and customer service. At our 13 retail locations, including our twelve shoppable stores, customers can sell, meet with our experts and receive free valuations. 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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