The Upper Deck Company, LLC Carlsbad , CA 92008
Posted 3 days ago
SUMMARY
Seeking candidates with an in-depth knowledge and true passion for the game of hockey, it's players, and the trading card and collectibles hobby.
This position is responsible for securing autograph content, game-used equipment, appearances, and other contractual assets for inclusion in the Company's trading card, collectibles, and memorabilia product lines with an emphasis on the Company's NHL licensed products. Maintains relationships and ongoing communication between the Company and the talent, agents, athletes, artists, and other personalities relating to the autograph content, game-used equipment, and other asset acquisitions needed to support the product lines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the acquisition and delivery of autographs, game-used equipment, or other asset procurement within scheduled dates for trading card and memorabilia product releases.
Performs Purchase Order releases in JDE for talent contract purchases along with providing the talent with payment information as needed.
Interacts with Company staff members to resolve issues and coordinates project assignments to meet strict trading card and memorabilia product deadlines.
Interacts effectively with outside business partners including in-field signing representatives, agents, actors, athletes, and/or artists to coordinate signing sessions and mailings within specific deadlines.
Maintains relationships between the Company and agents, athletes, and other personalities.
Conducts UDA memorabilia in-person signings with Company's contracted talent, as requested by management which may include travel.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent.
College Degree preferred, but not required
2+ years of experience in the field of project coordination or related area.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of sports and entertainment toy, trading card or trading card game industry preferred.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with a keen attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal, problem solving, troubleshooting, customer service and relationship building abilities.
Professional demeanor; team player orientation.
Ability to interface with internal and external parties at all levels.
Knowledge of commonly used project coordination concepts, practices and procedures.
Ability to perform duties under minimal supervision while exercising discretion and independent judgment.
A high degree of confidentiality required.
Hands on, energetic and motivated self-starter with the ability to work additional hours as required.
Ability to travel on behalf of the Company with very little advance notice.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Proficiency in the following software or systems: MS Office.
Other details
Pay Type Hourly
Min Hiring Rate $24.00
Max Hiring Rate $26.00
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The Upper Deck Company, LLC