Fine Jewelry & Watch Specialist

CIRCA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits

401K plan

Commuter program

Learning & development resources

Health & wellness perks

Generous PTO

Job summary

CIRCA is building a new San Francisco market and seeking a driven professional to lead the launch. The role involves meeting clients, evaluating jewelry, and managing appointments to drive purchases in the SF area. You will train with the buying team, stay ahead of trends, and coordinate with a network of satellite offices.

The ideal candidate has luxury goods experience, strong communication, and organizational skills, with willingness to travel and own market growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinker able to develop and articulate a vision and influence execution.
• Proven track record delivering results in a high-growth environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication across teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch of the new San Francisco market in partnership with management and marketing.
• Meet with clients in person to evaluate jewelry items for purchase.
• Manage a schedule of physical appointments.
• Make offers to clients to purchase their jewelry.
• Participate in training with the buying team on trends.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

GIA/GG certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

***Please note, you must have the ability to participate and complete a 3-month training period in New York City.***

Our business is here to remake the world of pre-owned luxury jewelry. We use our expertise, technology, and connections to get jewelry sellers the absolute most for their jewelry. We are passionate about quality, sustainability, and the valuation of finely crafted jewels.

We are a group of people who are not only passionate about our work but also bout each other and our customers. Our flat hierarchy and organizational structure create an open environment where all feel comfortable to voice ideas, and we love the smart, creative minds of people who take pride in what they do.

**This role will be the only individual in a new office that we are looking to open in the San Francisco area. This role will be based in the San Francisco area, however, travel to other satellite offices in the San Francisco area (including but not limited to Palo Alto) may be required, up to 4x a week.***

What You’ll Do

• Own the launch of this new market, in partnership with our management and marketing teams, in the San Francisco area
• Meet with clients, evaluate jewelry items for purchase in person
• Manage a schedule of physical appointments
• Make offers to clients to purchase their jewelry
• Take part in ongoing training with the buying team on new and existing trends
• Follow up with clients to produce results, gaining insight into client experience through various proprietary software programs
• Manage inventory entries and shipments for the purchased product
• Report purchase activity to municipal authorities
• Manage the San Francisco office's operating needs

Who You Are

• Strategic thinker, capable of conceptualizing, developing, and articulating a strategic vision and influencing an organization to move toward that vision
• Proven track record of delivering results in a dynamic, high-growth environment
• Drives toward goals, takes initiative
• A strong and kind communicator with professional direct verbal & written skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with different teams and company stakeholders
• Highly organized with the ability to adapt to changing business needs and the ability to manage multiple moving parts
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, strategic thinker with an ability to learn, contribute, and willing to take full ownership

What You Have

• Ability to participate and complete a three-month training period in New York City.
• Ability to travel up to 15x per year to other office locations for up to 2 weeks at a time
• Completed coursework from the GIA or other relevant trade associations; GG certification preferred
• Experience in the luxury goods industry is required
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate good working relationships both internally and externally
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant applications
• Passionate about social media and marketing, as as a strong understanding of the latest trends and best practices in the industry
• A car to travel to satellite locations up to 4x a week

What We’ll Give You

• A supportive, inclusive culture in an organization that values your contributions
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience and mentorship
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary, commission plan, and stock options
• A generous benefits program featuring generous PTO, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and other health benefits, 401K plan, commuter program, learning & development resources, health & wellness perks and so much more