Watch Authenticator

Our team is responsible for the authentication experience at eBay. We know that luxury buyers want the real deal and eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee provides peace of mind when shopping online.

We live a one-team culture and collaborate to bring the best experiences to our customers. We’re a fast-paced and agile workplace backed by a fun and encouraging environment that is passionate about helping our people learn and grow their careers faster than anywhere else.

In this role you will be responsible for upholding buyer trust in watches at eBay, delivering an elevated experience to customers.

Inspect and authenticate watches, watch accessories and collateral adhering to strict standards and processes

Utilise expertise in vintage and modern watches to confirm an item's authenticity by locating brand identifiers

Evaluate the quality of materials and construction of watches (i.e. components, movements, materials and models across luxury brands)

Keep detailed notes and enter accurate data into our authentication database, including release information, product SKUs and production dates

Work with eBay software and technology systems to assess and document orders throughout the operational process. Keep detailed notes and enter accurate data into our authentication database, including release information, product SKUs, production dates and condition of orders

Preparing and packaging orders to meet global standards, for shipment to customers globally

Knowledge of watches across all brands, including modern and vintage luxury watches

Demonstrate desire to keep up to date with changes, advances and trends in the watch industry

An eye for detail, with a precise and analytical mindset

Comfortable with technology platforms

Highly organized with demonstrated attention to detail

Dedicated to empowering the team around them and behaving inclusively in all that they do

Uphold our eBay beliefs and deliver our company DNA with impact

Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team

Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-volume environment, meeting set SLAs

Must be available and willing to work extended hours as occasionally needed, including weekends and holidays, to meet business needs

Must be able to hold and move boxes (up to 20kg)

Prior experience of authentication desired

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