PSA Trading Card Specialist

Responsibilities

• Identify and classify sports cards and their variations across major releases and manufacturers
• Identify and classify non-sports cards, from vintage releases to modern collectibles such as Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh!
• Research and identify event tickets, including sports and entertainment categories
• Use trade publications, catalogs, archives, databases, and online sources to verify and enrich item information
• Maintain and update the PSA specification database with accurate, structured, and consistent data
• Support internal teams with research-based questions and item identification
• Communicate with manufacturers, partners, and internal stakeholders when additional clarification is needed
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Customer Support, and other teams to ensure accurate item classification and smooth workflows

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of trading cards, tickets, and/or collectibles
• Passion for research, categorization, and detail-oriented work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Able to work in a structured and accurate way, even with large volumes of detailed information
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working across teams in an international environment
• Fluent German is required
• English at B2 level or higher is required
• Must be eligible to work in the European Union (no visa sponsorship available)
• Salary Range: The salary range for this position is €41,

Additional Information

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We're always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team. Our services span collectible trading cards, autographs, comic books, coins, video games, event tickets, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, and Card Ladder. Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana, California and offices in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, and France. With our proven track record of success, we are excited to expand our operations to Germany. As a startup operation in this new market, we offer a unique opportunity for innovative and driven individuals to make a significant impact. Join us at the forefront of establishing the PSA brand in Europe and enjoy the benefits of working in a startup environment backed by the stability and resources of a successful US business. Collectors ist führender Entwickler innovativer Technologien und bietet Sammlern weltweit Dienstleistungen mit zusätzlichen Nutzen. Wir bewerten, authentifizieren, lagern und verkaufen Millionen von Sammlerstücken, die Rekorde brechen. Dabei modernisieren und digitalisieren wir unsere Prozesse kontinuierlich, um Sammler bei der Ausübung ihrer Leidenschaften zu unterstützen. Wir sind stets auf der Suche nach talentierten Mitarbeitern für unser wachsendes Team. Unser Angebot umfasst Sammelkarten, Autogramme, Comics, Münzen, Videospiele, Veranstaltungstickets und Erinnerungsstücke. Zu unseren Tochtergesellschaften gehören PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC und Card Ladder. Seit unserer Gründung im Jahr 1986 haben wir Millionen von Artikeln bewertet und authentifiziert. Wir beschäftigen mehr als 3000 Mitarbeiter. Mitarbeiter in unserem Hauptsitz in Santa Ana, Kalifornien, und in unseren Büros in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Kanada, Mexiko, Deutschland und Frankreich. Aufgrund unserer nachweislichen Erfolgsbilanz freuen wir uns, unsere Geschäftstätigkeit auf Deutschland auszuweiten. Als junges Unternehmen in diesem neuen Markt bieten wir innovativen und engagierten Menschen die einzigartige Chance, einen entscheidenden Beitrag zu leisten. Werde Teil unseres Teams und gestalte die Zukunft der Marke PSA in Europa mit. Profitiere von den Vorteilen eines dynamischen Startup-Umfelds mit der Stabilität und den Ressourcen eines erfolgreichen US-Unternehmens. PSA is expanding into Europe, and we are looking for a Trading Card Specialist to join our team in Frankfurt. This role is ideal for someone with strong collectibles knowledge, a passion for detail, and the curiosity to investigate and classify cards, tickets, and related items with precision. As a Trading Card Specialist you will help build and maintain the data foundation behind PSA's authentication and grading processes. You will identify and classify sports and non-sports cards, event tickets, and related collectibles, while supporting the ongoing development of the PSA specification database. You'll report to the Research Supervisor and work onsite from our Frankfurt office. Onsite Requirement: This role requires you to be onsite in the office 5 days per week.

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