Valuation Manager, Handbags (Authenticator) - Madison Avenue
$82,000–$100,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States
Job Summary
Facilitate all valuation appointments, conducting real-time authentication and pricing of luxury handbags using brand-specific tools. Provide pre-consignment pricing support to consignors and internal sales partners while maintaining a strong understanding of pricing trends and sell-through velocity. Own the sell-through performance and conversion metrics for priced items, driving client satisfaction and business results. Partner with the Store Manager to understand customer needs and stay aligned with in-store operations. This role requires flexibility to work select weekend days and a minimum of 2–5 years of experience in the luxury space.
Required Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of luxury handbags in the primary and/or secondary market, including brand standards, authentication, materials, craftsmanship, and condition assessment
- 2–5 years of experience in the luxury space within a customer-facing role
- Flexibility to work select weekend days
- Proactive, self-directed approach with the ability to anticipate business needs and meet internal and external deadlines
- Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify potential obstacles in advance and ensure smooth execution of valuation office processes
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple complex, time-sensitive situations while remaining calm and composed
- Polished, professional presence with strong presentation skills
- Clear and effective communicator, both verbally and in writing
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Sales experience strongly encouraged
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