PSA Trading Card Specialist

Trading Card 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.

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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

Who You Are:

• 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 €40,714.58 - €44,000. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, experience, and skill set. This role may be eligible for bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation, please ask your recruiter for details.

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

• We are 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).