Sports Card Specialist

Description

Are you a dedicated enthusiast of vintage sports cards with a keen eye for detail and a strong desire to transform your passion into a rewarding career? Then set your sights on a career at Heritage Auctions, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other cities. Heritage Auctions is the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves more than 50 different auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Historical, Jewelry, Fine & Decorative Art, Wine, and many more.
 

SUMMARY:  The sports card specialist position necessitates a comprehensive understanding of sports cards from 1900 to the present. Responsibilities include evaluating and preparing collections for auction and organizing collections. The specialist's expertise in accurately assessing cards, knowledge of the market, and effective communication are crucial 

LOCATION: South of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, NW corner of W. Airport Freeway (Hwy. 183) and Valley View Lane

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 401k savings plans
• Daily Pay: Access your pay when you need it!

COMPENSATION: Commensurate based on experience
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Grade consigned sports cards for sale
• Write auction descriptions for single cards, group lots, and sets
• Research and estimate population data and values of sports cards
• Use Word, Excel, and proprietary Heritage software to compile listings of the consigned items for consignors and cataloging staff

Requirements

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of general knowledge of the collectibles industry, primarily of sports memorabilia and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with sports and appropriate reference materials
• Assessing accurate value to incoming collectibles and memorabilia
• An inquisitive, research-oriented mind
• The ability to write articles suitable for trade publications
• The ability to work in a team environment
• Extreme attention to detail

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Individuals must be able to work in a fast-paced team environment. The following are attributes that we are seeking in all employees at Heritage:

• Self-motivation, intelligence, and strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow set standards and take direction.
• Ability to analyze and propose solutions to problems.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-project, and dynamic environment.
• Absolute drive to complete projects on time and in a detailed manner.
• Excellent organizational skills: accurate and thorough.
• Excellent communication skills: listening, writing, and verbal.

Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE