[Hiring] Trading Card Pricing Associate @Alt Platform Inc

Role Description

Alt is seeking a Pricing Associate who will be the critical link between deep sports card knowledge and cutting-edge valuation strategies. In this role, you'll be more than just a pricing specialist – you'll be a strategic partner driving the future of sports card valuation and market intelligence. Your expertise will directly impact how Alt understands, prices, and trades sports cards across multiple categories. Your tasks will range from assisting the sales, lending, and modeling teams to helping with pricing strategy, working on card shows from around the globe, and supporting our customer base with sports card related categories. This is a weekend coverage role: your regular schedule will include Saturday and Sunday shifts.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive understanding of basketball card valuations
• Strong working knowledge across multiple card categories including modern sports, vintage sports, TCG, etc.
• Passion for sports cards, technology, and continuous personal and professional development
• Quantitative research skills with the ability to translate complex market data into clear, actionable strategies
• Ability to recognize current trends within the industry
• Exceptional attention to detail with a relentless commitment to accuracy
• A quick learner, a self-starter able to work autonomously and handle the pressures of an increasing level of responsibility

Requirements

• Serve as the internal expert in card valuation and bringing nuanced understanding to pricing strategies for basketball, baseball, football, and Pokémon
• Weigh in on detailed card questions, such as card values, nomenclature, history, and trends across many categories of cards including modern sports, vintage sports, and TCG
• Flexibility to work hours aligned with US time zones, demonstrating adaptability and commitment to global team collaboration
• Meticulously enter and maintain card data in Alt's database, capturing intricate details, historical context, and market nuances
• Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Customer Experience, and Operations teams to ensure data integrity and strategic alignment
• Develop and refine pricing methodologies by combining market research, trend analysis, and deep category knowledge
• Stay ahead of market trends by continuously monitoring sports card ecosystems, emerging collectibles, and transaction patterns
• Innovate from within by leveling up on card strategies that help support Alt's vision

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a leading innovator in the sports collectibles space
• Ground floor opportunity as an early member of the Alt team; you’ll directly shape the direction of our company. The opportunities for growth are truly limitless.
• An inclusive company culture that is being built intentionally to foster an environment that supports and engages talent in their current and future endeavors.
• $100/month work-from-home stipend
• $200/month wellness stipend
• Flexible vacation policy
• WeWork office Stipend (US only)
• 401(k) retirement benefits (US only)
• Generous paid parental leave (US only)
• Competitive healthcare benefits, including HSA, for you and your dependent(s) (US only)

Compensation

$70,000 plus equity for all full-time employees.

What we offer

• For full-time Employees
• We cover 85% of your medical, dental, and vision, and up to 50% for dependents. HSA/FSA available
• Generous PTO that people actually take
• Parental leave at full salary
• $200/month wellness + $100/month home office stipend
• Free DoorDash Pass membership, because dinner shouldn't be a decision
• Remote-first (for most positions), with WeWork access when you want a room with other humans
• 401(k)
• Alt Equity to all full-time employees