Category Manager - Trading Cards

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$120k–$130k

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Stockx The Category Manager - Trading Cards at StockX owns the collectibles category growth within a new commerce initiative focused on trading cards. This role requires deep expertise in trading cards culture and involves strategic ownership of supply growth, engagement, and GMV.

Responsibilities

The internal authority on the first-hand and second-hand trading cards ecosystem
The external face of StockX to collectors, breakers, shops, graders, dealers, and community leaders
The architect of the trading cards go-to-market playbook for this new initiative
This role blends deep cultural fluency, strategic ownership, and hands-on execution. Early on, you will own everything related to trading cards within this initiative. As the category scales, you will grow into a leader overseeing a broader trading cards portfolio and team.
Own the Collectibles Category End-to-End
Define and execute the growth strategy for trading cards within the platform
Own category-level performance across supply, engagement, and revenue
Establish quarterly goals, leading indicators, and operating rhythms
Be the Market & Culture Expert
Maintain deep, current knowledge of trading card culture, including:
Key sellers, breakers, dealers, shops, graders, creators, and brands
Sub-segments such as trading cards (sports and TCG), graded sports cards, etc.

Qualification

Comfortable owning outcomesEntrepreneurialExisting network of card breakersExperience buyingFamiliarity with grading ecosystems (eExperience with content-driven commerceWhy This Role Matters

Required

Deeply embedded in trading card culture — you know the people, platforms, trends, grading standards, and economics, and you’re already plugged into the ecosystem
5+ years of experience in category management, partnerships, marketplace growth, brand, dealer, or operator roles within trading cards, sports cards, comics, toys, coins, or adjacent enthusiast ecosystems
Comfortable owning outcomes, not just strategy — you execute, iterate, and adapt
Strong relationship builder with credibility among collectors, breakers, shop owners, graders, dealers, and community members
Data-literate and commercially minded — you understand pricing spreads, grading premiums, liquidity, margin structures, and incentives
Entrepreneurial, scrappy, and energized by building something from the ground up

Preferred

Existing network of card breakers, LCS owners, comic shops, grading submitters, toy dealers, or coin specialists
Experience buying, selling, grading, or operating within collectibles marketplaces
Familiarity with grading ecosystems (e.g., card and comic grading workflows, condition standards, population reports)
Experience with content-driven commerce, live selling, or enthusiast communities
Experience working cross-functionally with product and engineering teams
Experience running your own collectibles business, shop, or online storefront
Why This Role Matters:
Trading Cards will define the early perception and success of this new commerce initiative at StockX. This role sets:

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