Trading Card Pricing Associate (US)

The Trading Card Pricing Associate at Alt is responsible for serving as the internal expert in basketball card valuation, assisting with pricing strategies, and meticulously entering card data into Alt's database. You will collaborate with sales, lending, and modeling teams while monitoring market trends to develop innovative pricing methodologies.

To be successful as a Trading Card Pricing Associate at Alt, candidates should have a comprehensive understanding of basketball card valuations and strong knowledge across multiple card categories. Additionally, a passion for sports cards, quantitative research skills, and exceptional attention to detail are essential for this role.

As a Trading Card Pricing Associate, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of sports card valuation at Alt. Your insights will directly impact how we understand and price trading cards, thereby contributing to our mission of revolutionizing investing in alternative assets.

Alt provides ground floor opportunities for Trading Card Pricing Associates to shape the company's direction while offering limitless growth potentials. Employees can expect to develop professionally through involvement in various teams and initiatives, alongside support for continuous personal development.

Alt offers a comprehensive benefits package for the Trading Card Pricing Associate role, including a competitive salary, equity options, health care benefits, a wellness stipend, flexible vacation policies, and generous paid parental leave.

In preparing for your interview, highlight specific strategies you employ to stay informed, such as following industry blogs, joining social media groups, and attending trading card shows. Show your passion and knowledge about the industry.

Discuss any direct experience with valuing sports cards or related assets, mentioning specific examples of cards you've evaluated. Demonstrate your understanding of various valuation methods and market conditions impacting card prices.

You want to emphasize your attention to detail and research skills. Offer a structured approach where you identify the discrepancy, cross-check with reliable sources, and update databases accordingly to ensure accuracy.

Discuss your experience with data analysis, market research, and any relevant software tools you use to interpret market data. Mention specific projects where your quantitative skills led to successful outcomes.

You should outline a systematic approach where you assess bids, review historical data, analyze market trends, and consult with relevant teams to create a comprehensive strategy that aligns with both market expectations and Alt's business goals.

Highlight your passion for sports cards, your alignment with Alt's mission, and your understanding of alternative assets. It’s vital to connect how your values and experiences support the company culture.

In your response, provide a clear example of a past project where you collaborated with different teams, detailing your role, the outcome, and what you learned about teamwork and communication.

Demonstrate your organizational skills by outlining a method you use for prioritization. Mention planning, setting deadlines, and maintaining flexibility to adapt as priorities shift based on immediate needs.

Express your enthusiasm for the growing market of alternative assets, reflecting on how that passion drives your interest in joining Alt and contributing to its innovative marketplace.

Share your ambitions in the trading card industry, whether that involves deepening your expertise in valuations, taking on leadership roles, or innovating new strategies at Alt—show your commitment to growth.