Sports Card Sourcing Associate

Courtyard, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Fully remote work

4% 401(k) employer match

Dogfooding stipend

Wellness programs

Job summary

Courtyard.io is seeking a Sports Operations Associate to support fast-paced sports card sourcing and inventory management. You will handle raw card research, grading submissions, batch administration, and dealer support to keep pipelines flowing.

Reporting to the Sports Card Sourcing Manager, you will coordinate with marketing, pricing, and ops teams to ensure timely, accurate operations while maintaining logs and vendor information.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in sports card buying, selling, trading, or related field.
• Proven track record of owning a process end-to-end and delivering on deadlines.
• Strong eye for spotting errors before they escalate.
• Solid knowledge of the sports card market, players, sets, grading standards.

Responsibilities

• Project manage weekly sports drops with marketing for on-time launches.
• Source raw sports cards across marketplaces; evaluate condition and negotiate.
• Manage grading submissions: pre-screen, select tiers, track status, reconcile grades.
• Create and administer batches; monitor discrepancies and resolve quickly.
• Assist pricing team with FMV analysis and dealer sheet audits.
• Track inventory, pack boxes, arrange shipments, and maintain logs.
• Coordinate with grading companies on status and turnaround times.
• Assist with live event prep by reserving chase cards and monitoring inventory.
• Track batch costs and prepare regular summaries for the Sourcing Manager.

Skills

Sports card market

Process ownership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Data entry & spreadsheets

Organization

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-directed

Passion for sports cards

Tools

Spreadsheets

Job description

Courtyard.io is the fastest-growing collectibles startup, ever. We are revolutionizing the world of collectibles trading by enabling instant liquidity and delivering a high-velocity, immersive experience. From trading cards to comics, we're redefining how people discover, collect, and unlock value.

Courtyard is not just another marketplace. All assets are securely vaulted and fully insured, giving collectors peace of mind alongside unmatched speed and simplicity. Whether you're investing, discovering, or curating your dream collection, we've built a platform that's trusted, simple, and built for speed.

And we're just getting started. We're a remote-first company hiring across all functions to push the boundaries of what's possible in collectibles and digital ownership.

Job Summary

We're looking for a Sports Operations Associate to support our growing sports card acquisition operation. Reporting directly to the Sports Card Sourcing Manager, this role is hands‑on and detail‑oriented, handling everything from raw card research and grading submissions to batch administration, dealer support, and inventory management. You'll be the operational backbone of the sourcing team, keeping pipelines moving and inventory flowing.

What You'll Do

• Project manage the weekly sports drops, partnering with the marketing team on scheduling and promotion to ensure a smooth, on‑time launch.
• Source raw sports cards across marketplaces (eBay, COMC, Whatnot, card shows, LCS) — evaluating condition, tracking comps, and negotiating with sellers.
• Prepare and manage grading submissions: pre‑screening cards, selecting service tiers, tracking pipeline status, and reconciling returned grades.
• Create and administer batches, monitor for discrepancies, and resolve same‑day to keep processing on track.
• Support dealers and the pricing team with pricing requests, FMV analysis, and dealer sheet audits.
• Scan incoming inventory, pack boxes, coordinate carrier pickups, and maintain shipping logs.
• Coordinate with grading companies on status and turnaround times; keep vendor and supply information current.
• Assist with live event prep by reserving chase cards and monitoring supporting inventory.
• Track batch costs and compile regular summaries for the Sourcing Manager

What You'll Bring

• 2-3 years of experience in sports card buying, selling, trading, or a related collectibles field.
• Track record of owning a process end-to-end — planning the steps, keeping stakeholders aligned, and driving it to completion on deadline.
• A sharp eye for catching small errors or inconsistencies before they turn into bigger problems downstream.
• Solid working knowledge of the sports card market — key players, sets, grading standards, and current hobby trends.
• Hands‑on ability to evaluate raw card condition and assess grade potential.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross‑functionally with sourcing, ops, and marketing teams.
• Comfortable with data entry, spreadsheets, and maintaining accurate logs and trackers.
• Proactive and self‑directed — you flag problems early and follow through without being reminded.
• Genuine passion for sports cards and collectibles.

What You'll Get in Return

• A dynamic and engaging environment focused on fostering real growth and innovation.
• Opportunities to create amazing products that our customers truly love and value.
• Comprehensive health insurance packages with dependent coverage.
• Competitive salary with ample opportunities for career advancement and development.
• Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote work environment.
• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match to help you plan for the future.
• $100 monthly dogfooding stipend to support trying out our products firsthand.
• Access to employee wellness programs designed to support your overall well‑being.

As set forth in Courtyard Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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