Senior Customer Relations Specialist PSA

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade authenticate vault and sell millions of record-setting collectibles all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.

Our services span collectible trading cards autographs comic books coins video games event tickets and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA PCGS Beckett SGC and Card Ladder.

Since our founding in 1986 we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana California and offices in New Jersey Texas Florida Japan Shanghai Hong Kong Canada Mexico Germany and France.

As part of our interview process we request that candidates have their cameras on during video interviews. This helps foster meaningful conversation and allows us to create an experience that closely resembles our standard working environment. Certain interview steps may take place by phone. For remote roles and at our discretion candidates may be asked to participate in an on-site interview as part of the final stages of the process.

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We’re looking for Senior Customer Relations Specialist to join our PSA Customer Relations team. Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) is the largest and most trusted third-party trading card authentication and grading company in the world. Since its inception in 1991 PSA has certified over 40 million cards and collectibles with a cumulative declared value of over a billion dollars.

The Customer Resource Center is embedded in the operations process working cross functionally and cross collaboratively with other Operations departments. The ideal candidate will be a team player who possesses at least 3 years of strong customer relations skills within a customer service environment. You ideally have experience handling customer resolutions have experience processing and investigating claims shipping and handling. You are a detail-oriented problem-solver know how to de-escalate customer related situations and have excellent communication skills. 

You’ll report to the Assistant Manager Customer Relations and work full-time onsite from our Plano TX office.

Onsite Requirement:

This role requires you to be onsite in the office 5 days per week.

What You’ll Do:

• Exercise discretion and exhibit sound judgment and decision-making when engaging with all parties internally and externally.

• Collaborates with Operations and other departments to find appropriate solutions for customer responses

• Provides accurate valid and complete information by using the department protocols to our customers

• Resolves queries by clarifying the customer’s issue determining the cause of the problem selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem

• Maintains accounts by processing customer adjustments

• Continuously updates department spreadsheet of incoming orders

• Escalate unresolved issues to the appropriate lead/supervisor

Who You Are:

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred

• You will have at least 3 years or more of relevant customer relations experience

• You will have strong problem-solving skills

• You will have excellent communication skills

• You will have excellent listening skills and an empathetic voice and manner

• Organized detail oriented and possess strong interpersonal skills

• Knowledgeable in Google Workspace systems

• Knowledgeable utilizing Salesforce preferred

• Keep emotions under control remain open to ideas and try new things

Physical Requirements:

• Computer Use: Typing mouse work and sitting and looking at a computer potentially for long periods of time.

• Hand Use: Regular hand use for various tasks.

• Hearing Requirements: Ability to hear alarms signals and verbal instructions.

• Lifting and Carrying: Ability to lift carry and move materials up to 40 pounds.

• Phone Answering: Talking on the phone and texting may be required as well as manual dexterity to operate a computer and phone system efficiently. 

• Sitting or Standing: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

Hourly Rate: The reasonable estimated hourly rate for this position is $23 - $28. Actual compensation varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors including location job level prior experience and skill set. 

Reasons To Join Us: 

• Health Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical Dental and Vision

• Additional Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for fertility commuter and educational assistance benefits

• 401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals

• Vacation: All full-time employees are eligible for paid vacation

• Holiday Pay: All regular full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays

• Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions

• Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs

• Fun Working Environment: Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations holiday events and team building activities

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Collectors uses e-Verify to validate your ability to work legally in the United States.

We are aware that there are instances where individuals are receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from Collectors or one of our business units. This type of fraud can be carried out through false websites through fake e-mails claiming to be from the company or through social media. We never ask for personal information such as your bank account Social Security numbers or National IDs nor do we send or request payments for the purchase of business-related equipment. If you suspect fraud please reach out to [email protected].

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ethnicity ancestry religion national origin gender sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age citizenship marital or parental status disability veteran status or other class protected by applicable law. We believe that a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills will better service the diverse community of collectors we support.

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What We Do

Collectors has multiple business lines that grade authenticate and sell millions of high-value record-setting collectibles. We're the leader in third-party authentication and grading services for high-value collectibles including trading cards (Professional Sports Authenticator and Card Ladder) coins (Professional Coin Grading Services) video games (Wata) event tickets autographs and memorabilia and with your help we can continue to grow rapidly. Our goal is to make the joy of collecting accessible to everyone - collectors looking to complete their set inventors looking to maximize the value of their collection and anyone who’s looking to preserve a game card or coin that reminds them of fond memories in their lives. We’re entering an exciting new stage of growth as a result of our acquisition in 2021 led by entrepreneur and sports card collector Nat Turner D1 Capital Partners L.P. and Cohen Private Ventures in addition to renowned athletes and collectors. We’re investing in scalable modern infrastructure to support the maturation of the industry increasing value of collectibles and demand for our services. Help us build a tech-enabled business for collectors. Our services span collectible coins trading cards video games event tickets autographs and memorabilia through our subsidiaries which include Professional Sports Authenticators (PSA) Professional Coin Grading Services (PCGS) Wata Certified Coin Exchange (CCE) Collectors Corner Set Registry Collectors.com and the Long Beach Expo collectibles trade show. Since our founding in 1986 we have graded and authenticated more than 80 million items. We employ over 1000 people across our Santa Ana CA headquarters New Jersey Seattle Hong Kong Paris Shanghai and Tokyo.

Why Work With Us

Collectors has long been the global leader in third-party authentication grading and valuation services for collectibles. This gives us the chance to disrupt the industry by applying technological advances to our services. We strive to be the most innovative organization in collectibles building an ecosystem that celebrates the joy of collecting

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