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Sales jobs at The RealReal drive revenue across its luxury resale marketplace, covering roles from account management to authentication-focused client sales. The company has a track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified Sales candidates, making it a viable target if you're building a U.S. career in e-commerce sales.
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The Associate Luxury Resale Advisor (ALRA) is a key sales position at The RealReal focused on driving new business growth and reactivating lapsed consignor relationships. As an ALRA, you will grow your consignor base by acquiring luxury goods from new clients and reconnecting with past consignors who have not recently consigned. You have an entrepreneurial spirit, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are energized by building relationships from the ground up. At TRR, you are more than just points of contact; you are essential partners to our consignors. By cultivating deep relationships and understanding each consignor’s closet, you will provide strategic guidance on what and when to consign to maximize their return. You are customer-obsessed, adaptable, and passionate about luxury brands, fashion, and sustainability. Above all, you embody the TRR culture through collaboration, driving results, and building for the future.
What You Get To Do Every Day
- Client Outreach: Engage new, inactive, and prospective clients through daily outreach and in-home appointments to drive consignment activity. Develop and execute creative networking and outreach strategies to attract new consignors, reactivate lapsed consignor relationships, and generate repeat business.
- Lead Generation & Conversion: Proactively build pipeline by sourcing new leads, reactivating lapsed consignors, and converting marketing-qualified leads into active consignors. Leverage tools, such as Salesforce, to effectively manage pipeline activity and opportunities.
- Sales Performance: Consistently meet or exceed monthly quotas by driving new business growth, reactivation results, and key performance metrics that contribute to overall revenue growth.
- Client Experience: Deliver a high-touch, white-glove experience throughout the consignment process to ensure client satisfaction, trust, and long-term engagement, while building meaningful client relationships that extend beyond convenience and transactional service.
- Contract Management & Client Consultations: Clearly present and review consignment contracts, establish pricing expectations using internal tools and luxury market expertise, and guide clients through each step of the process.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Retail teams to support sales growth and collaborate closely with the Consignor Relations team to proactively address and resolve client concerns.
- Consignment Procurement & Logistics: Acquire luxury consignment items from clients and oversee the end-to-end coordination of item pickup and shipment to The RealReal’s e-commerce centers.
- Field Work: Spend the majority of time, over 70%, in the field, cultivating client relationships and securing consigned items through personalized, in-home appointments.
What Great Looks Like (Performance)
- Executes with strong pipeline discipline across new business, reactivation, and follow-up activity.
- Maintains consistent outreach volume and demonstrates improving lead-to-consignment conversion effectiveness.
- Builds early momentum in new consignor acquisition, reactivated accounts, and overall consignment value contribution.
- Demonstrates resilience by staying motivated through rejection, overcoming objections, and consistently turning “no” into future opportunities.
- Creates opportunities through prospecting, networking, and effective use of inbound leads.
- Demonstrates ownership, coachability, disciplined execution, and trust-based client relationships.
- Balances speed and quality by moving opportunities efficiently while delivering a high-touch client experience.
- Shows strong follow-through, dependable communication, and accountability to commitments.
Core Competencies (Baseline)
- Entrepreneurial drive and ownership mindset
- Coachability and learning agility
- Results orientation and competitive drive
- Relationship building and client trust
- Prospecting and business development acumen
- Operational discipline & follow-through
- Self-management and resilience
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, field-based environment
What You Bring To The Role
Minimum Requirements:
- Technologically proficient; comfortable leveraging CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), digital tools to manage pipeline and drive performance.
- Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who adapts quickly to shifting priorities.
- Highly motivated by ownership, growth, and impact, with the drive to build a book of business and continuously improve performance.
- Results-oriented, and comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, field-based environment.
- Exceptional ability to build rapport, earn trust, and communicate effectively regarding high-value goods/services with discerning clientele.
- Strong relationship-building, organizational, and problem-solving skills; excellent verbal and written communication.
- Customer-obsessed with a passion for luxury, fashion, and sustainability.
- Willing and able to travel more than 70% within the designated market.
Able to commit to a 40-hour workweek with occasional off-hours; must reside in the assigned territory, possess a valid driver’s license (except in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Chicago markets), maintain compliant insurance and driving record, and lift up to 25 lbs as needed.
Preferred Requirements:
- Tech proficiency in Salesforce (or similar CRM).
- Prior experience in selling luxury goods and/or high-end services.
- Strong understanding of fashion trends and the luxury market.
Compensation, Benefits, + Perks
- Base salary plus uncapped commission
- Annual Elite Club Trip for top performers
- Monthly sales competitions (i.e. cash | prizes | site credit)
- 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)
The expected salary range for this role is $60,000-$70,000. 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 expected On-Target Earnings range for this role is $75,000-$87,500. To determine on-target earnings, the range includes both base salary and target incentive compensation. Target incentive compensation for some roles may include a ramping period. Compensation is higher for those who exceed targets.
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.
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.
About The Role
The Associate Luxury Resale Advisor (ALRA) is a key sales position at The RealReal focused on driving new business growth and reactivating lapsed consignor relationships. As an ALRA, you will grow your consignor base by acquiring luxury goods from new clients and reconnecting with past consignors who have not recently consigned. You have an entrepreneurial spirit, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are energized by building relationships from the ground up. At TRR, you are more than just points of contact; you are essential partners to our consignors. By cultivating deep relationships and understanding each consignor’s closet, you will provide strategic guidance on what and when to consign to maximize their return. You are customer-obsessed, adaptable, and passionate about luxury brands, fashion, and sustainability. Above all, you embody the TRR culture through collaboration, driving results, and building for the future.
What You Get To Do Every Day
- Client Outreach: Engage new, inactive, and prospective clients through daily outreach and in-home appointments to drive consignment activity. Develop and execute creative networking and outreach strategies to attract new consignors, reactivate lapsed consignor relationships, and generate repeat business.
- Lead Generation & Conversion: Proactively build pipeline by sourcing new leads, reactivating lapsed consignors, and converting marketing-qualified leads into active consignors. Leverage tools, such as Salesforce, to effectively manage pipeline activity and opportunities.
- Sales Performance: Consistently meet or exceed monthly quotas by driving new business growth, reactivation results, and key performance metrics that contribute to overall revenue growth.
- Client Experience: Deliver a high-touch, white-glove experience throughout the consignment process to ensure client satisfaction, trust, and long-term engagement, while building meaningful client relationships that extend beyond convenience and transactional service.
- Contract Management & Client Consultations: Clearly present and review consignment contracts, establish pricing expectations using internal tools and luxury market expertise, and guide clients through each step of the process.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Retail teams to support sales growth and collaborate closely with the Consignor Relations team to proactively address and resolve client concerns.
- Consignment Procurement & Logistics: Acquire luxury consignment items from clients and oversee the end-to-end coordination of item pickup and shipment to The RealReal’s e-commerce centers.
- Field Work: Spend the majority of time, over 70%, in the field, cultivating client relationships and securing consigned items through personalized, in-home appointments.
What Great Looks Like (Performance)
- Executes with strong pipeline discipline across new business, reactivation, and follow-up activity.
- Maintains consistent outreach volume and demonstrates improving lead-to-consignment conversion effectiveness.
- Builds early momentum in new consignor acquisition, reactivated accounts, and overall consignment value contribution.
- Demonstrates resilience by staying motivated through rejection, overcoming objections, and consistently turning “no” into future opportunities.
- Creates opportunities through prospecting, networking, and effective use of inbound leads.
- Demonstrates ownership, coachability, disciplined execution, and trust-based client relationships.
- Balances speed and quality by moving opportunities efficiently while delivering a high-touch client experience.
- Shows strong follow-through, dependable communication, and accountability to commitments.
Core Competencies (Baseline)
- Entrepreneurial drive and ownership mindset
- Coachability and learning agility
- Results orientation and competitive drive
- Relationship building and client trust
- Prospecting and business development acumen
- Operational discipline & follow-through
- Self-management and resilience
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, field-based environment
What You Bring To The Role
Minimum Requirements:
- Technologically proficient; comfortable leveraging CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce), digital tools to manage pipeline and drive performance.
- Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who adapts quickly to shifting priorities.
- Highly motivated by ownership, growth, and impact, with the drive to build a book of business and continuously improve performance.
- Results-oriented, and comfortable operating independently in a fast-paced, field-based environment.
- Exceptional ability to build rapport, earn trust, and communicate effectively regarding high-value goods/services with discerning clientele.
- Strong relationship-building, organizational, and problem-solving skills; excellent verbal and written communication.
- Customer-obsessed with a passion for luxury, fashion, and sustainability.
- Willing and able to travel more than 70% within the designated market.
Able to commit to a 40-hour workweek with occasional off-hours; must reside in the assigned territory, possess a valid driver’s license (except in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Chicago markets), maintain compliant insurance and driving record, and lift up to 25 lbs as needed.
Preferred Requirements:
- Tech proficiency in Salesforce (or similar CRM).
- Prior experience in selling luxury goods and/or high-end services.
- Strong understanding of fashion trends and the luxury market.
Compensation, Benefits, + Perks
- Base salary plus uncapped commission
- Annual Elite Club Trip for top performers
- Monthly sales competitions (i.e. cash | prizes | site credit)
- 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)
The expected salary range for this role is $60,000-$70,000. 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 expected On-Target Earnings range for this role is $75,000-$87,500. To determine on-target earnings, the range includes both base salary and target incentive compensation. Target incentive compensation for some roles may include a ramping period. Compensation is higher for those who exceed targets.
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.
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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Frame Your Resume Around Revenue Metrics
The RealReal hires Sales candidates who can show measurable impact. Quantify your pipeline management, conversion rates, and client retention numbers before applying. Luxury resale or e-commerce marketplace experience will strengthen your case significantly.
Target Roles Tied to Core Business Functions
Sales positions connected to consignor acquisition and luxury goods authentication tend to see the most consistent hiring activity at The RealReal. Prioritize applying to roles where your background maps directly to the company's core marketplace operations.
Disclose Your Visa Status Early in Outreach
Bringing up sponsorship needs after a verbal offer wastes everyone's time. When you reach the recruiter phone screen, confirm the role is open to candidates requiring H-1B or OPT sponsorship before investing further in the process.
Understand TN Visa Eligibility for Sales Roles
If you're Canadian or Mexican, TN status is worth exploring for qualifying Sales positions. USCIS recognizes specific occupational categories, so verify your role maps to an eligible classification before assuming TN is available to you.
Use Migrate Mate to Filter Verified Sponsoring Employers
Searching broadly across job boards wastes time on employers who won't sponsor. Use Migrate Mate to find and track open Sales roles at The RealReal specifically filtered by visa sponsorship, so every application goes to a confirmed sponsor.
Account for LCA Filing in Your Start Date Timeline
Before The RealReal can file your H-1B petition, DOL must certify a Labor Condition Application. Factor in at least two to three weeks for LCA processing when negotiating your proposed start date with a recruiter or hiring manager.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The RealReal sponsor H-1B visas for Sales roles?
Yes, The RealReal has a history of sponsoring H-1B visas for Sales positions. Sponsorship is not automatic for every open role, so confirming eligibility early in the recruiting process is important. Roles tied directly to core marketplace functions, like consignor acquisition or luxury goods sales, tend to be stronger candidates for sponsorship approval.
How do I apply for Sales jobs at The RealReal?
You can apply directly through The RealReal's careers page or use Migrate Mate to browse their open Sales roles filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility. Tailor your application to highlight e-commerce or luxury retail sales experience. The hiring process typically includes a recruiter screen, a panel interview, and a practical sales assessment before an offer is extended.
Which visa types does The RealReal support for Sales candidates?
The RealReal has sponsored H-1B visas and supported Green Card pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for Sales hires. The company also works with candidates on F-1 OPT and CPT, making it accessible to recent graduates. Canadian and Mexican nationals in eligible occupational categories may also qualify for TN visa status depending on the specific role.
What qualifications does The RealReal look for in Sales candidates requiring sponsorship?
The RealReal looks for demonstrated sales performance, ideally within e-commerce, luxury retail, or marketplace environments. A relevant bachelor's degree supports H-1B eligibility under the specialty occupation standard. Beyond credentials, recruiters prioritize candidates with measurable client acquisition or account management results, and familiarity with consignment or resale business models is a meaningful differentiator.
How do I plan my timeline when pursuing a sponsored Sales role at The RealReal?
If you're on F-1 OPT, apply well before your authorization expires, since cap-subject H-1B petitions must be filed by April 1 for an October 1 start date. For candidates already holding H-1B status, transfers can happen year-round. Always account for DOL Labor Condition Application processing time before your expected start date, and confirm sponsorship availability at the recruiter stage.