Packs Buyer

PrizePicks • Atlanta, GA

1d • Remote

About The Position

PrizePicks is seeking a relationship-driven, detail-oriented Trading Card Buyer to source inventory, develop a strong buying network, and manage operational follow-through for purchases. This is a hands-on buying role involving representation of the business at card shows, relationship-building with collectors and dealers, and negotiation within established buying guidelines. The buyer is also responsible for accurately documenting deals, coordinating payments, and ensuring purchases are reflected in inventory and financial records.

The role covers the process from sourcing through inventory intake and reconciliation. The buyer maintains accurate records of items, costs, payments, and deal status; coordinates with bookkeeping, sales, and fulfillment partners; and establishes repeatable workflows that reduce errors and support business growth. Candidates should have strong knowledge of sports and gaming trading cards, experience buying, selling, or negotiating card deals, and the ability to travel regularly, including weekends. Atlanta is preferred, but remote candidates anywhere in the U.S. may be considered.

The typical salary range is $95,000 to $100,000. The position is open for applications for 30 days from posting, subject to adjustment. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of trading cards, including sports and gaming cards, pricing, grading, condition, and market trends.
• Experience buying, selling, or negotiating sports card deals.
• Ability to build trust and maintain productive relationships with collectors and dealers.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly, including weekends for card shows.
• Strong spreadsheet skills and comfort learning inventory and payment platforms.
• Excellent attention to detail, especially when handling money and high-value inventory.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize follow-up, and take ownership of deals from sourcing through reconciliation.
• Sound judgment, clear communication, and discretion with sensitive business and payment information.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• An established buying network.
• Experience sourcing at card shows.
• Familiarity with Ramp or similar payment platforms.

Responsibilities

• Travel to card shows and buying events to source inventory and establish new relationships.
• Build and maintain a network of collectors, dealers, and other inventory sources.
• Develop repeat buying opportunities through outreach, follow-up, and reliable deal execution.
• Negotiate purchases within approved budgets and buying parameters, seeking approval for exceptions.
• Track buying opportunities and share market observations that inform purchasing decisions.
• Document purchases, including sellers, cards acquired, pricing, payment terms, and delivery arrangements.
• Coordinate timely payments for completed, approved deals using Ramp and other approved payment methods.
• Verify payment information and supporting documentation before submitting or releasing payments.
• Track open invoices, outstanding payments, and unresolved deal items through completion.
• Communicate with sellers about payment status, shipping, and discrepancies.
• Manage the workflow from purchase through inventory intake and ensure every acquired item has an accurate digital record.
• Maintain inventory details, including player, year, set, card number, variation, grade, certification number where applicable, purchase cost, and storage location.
• Record item-level costs for individual cards and allocate costs across bulk purchases using an agreed methodology.
• Match inventory records with purchase documentation and payment confirmations so each item is traceable to its acquisition.
• Track inventory in transit, received, stored, sold, returned, or consigned, as applicable.
• Reconcile physical inventory with digital records and investigate missing items, duplicate entries, or incorrect costs.
• Provide organized records for bookkeeping and ensure purchase totals, payments, and recorded inventory costs agree.
• Keep buying trackers, inventory spreadsheets, and payment records accurate and current.
• Establish repeatable processes for show purchases, seller follow-up, inventory intake, and reconciliation.
• Maintain visibility into pending shipments, unpaid deals, unlogged inventory, and outstanding tasks.
• Coordinate with bookkeeping, sales, and fulfillment partners to ensure clean handoffs.
• Identify process improvements that reduce manual work, prevent errors, and help the business scale.

Benefits

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Annual bonus.
• Flexible PTO; two weeks is strongly encouraged.
• Generous paid leave programs, including 16-week paid parental leave and disability benefits.
• Workplace flexibility and modern work schedules focused on getting the job done, not hours clocked.
• Company-wide in-person events and team outings.
• Lifestyle enhancement program.
• Company equipment provided, with Windows and Mac options.
• Annual performance reviews with opportunities for growth and career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed