Customer Relations Specialist

Job title: Customer Relations Specialist

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, the UK, 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.

The Customer Resource Center is embedded in the operations process working cross functionally and cross collaboratively with other Operations departments. The ideal candidate will be a team player who possesses at least 2 years of strong customer relations skills within a customer service environment. You ideally have experience handling customer resolutions, have experience processing and investigating claims, shipping and handling. You are a detail-oriented problem-solver, know how to de-escalate customer related situations, and have excellent communication skills.

You will report to the Manager, PSA Customer Care & CRC and work from our European headquarters in Frankfurt am Main.

Onsite Requirement: This role requires you to be onsite in the office 5 days per week.

What You’ll Do

• Exercise discretion and exhibit sound judgment and decision-making when engaging with all parties internally and externally.
• Collaborates with Operations and other departments to find appropriate solutions for customer responses
• Provides accurate, valid, and complete information by using the department protocols to our customers
• Resolves queries by clarifying the customer’s issue, determining the cause of the problem, selecting, and explaining the best solution to solve the problem
• Maintains accounts by processing customer adjustments
• Continuously updates department spreadsheet of incoming orders
• Escalate unresolved issues to the appropriate lead/supervisor

Who You Are:

• You will have 2+ years of relevant customer relations experience

• You will have strong problem-solving skills

• You will have excellent communication skills

• You will have excellent listening skills and an empathetic voice and manner

• Organized, detail oriented, and possess strong interpersonal skills

• Knowledgeable in Google Workspace systems

• Knowledgeable utilizing Salesforce preferred

• Keep emotions under control, remain open to ideas and try new things

• Salary Range: The salary range for this position is €46,603.45 - €53,593.57. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, experience, and skill set.

• Additional Information: This role requires the successful completion of a criminal background check

Diversity Statement:

• Collectors Universe is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation (m/w/d).

Reasons To Join Us:

• The opportunity to be a part of our Germany operation and to make a meaningful impact on the successful launch of PSA in the EU
• A dynamic and collaborative international team
• An organization dedicated to supporting the passionate Collectors community
• A competitive salary and benefits