Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Category Buying & Sourcing

• Source and procure TCG products (sealed, singles, graded cards, accessories) at competitive prices to meet Collektr’s demand pipeline.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, wholesalers, Local Game Stores (LGS), and secondary market sellers.
• Evaluate inventory opportunities across multiple TCG titles, balancing short-term demand with long-term market trends.
• Negotiate pricing, credit terms, and supply agreements to maximize margin and ensure healthy category performance.

Market Intelligence & Strategy

• Stay on top of product release calendars (WotC, TPCi, Bandai, Disney/Lorcana, etc.) and recommend buying strategies around key launches.
• Track market price fluctuations, demand spikes, and secondary market activity to guide buying decisions.
• Provide insights to the team on global TCG trends, collector behaviors, and competitive marketplaces.
• Work closely with Marcomm to design campaigns and activations around major product launches.

Inventory & Sales Optimization

• Ensure optimal stock levels for livestream sales, marketplace listings, and special campaigns.
• Collaborate with Ops and Logistics to track, manage, and forecast TCG inventory.
• Analyze sell-through performance, adjusting buying strategies for maximum turnover and profitability.
• Support creation of “hype moments” (e.g., product drops, case breaks, chase card hunts) to drive engagement and revenue.

Community & Ecosystem Building

• Engage with the TCG community — from competitive players to casual collectors — to strengthen Collektr’s reputation as a trusted hub.
• Act as an internal “voice of the category,” representing the interests of TCG buyers and sellers in product planning.
• Support partnerships with LGS, influencers, and tournament organizers to expand Collektr’s TCG presence.

Job Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in buying, category management, or procurement, ideally within TCG, hobby, collectibles, or adjacent industries.
• Deep passion and knowledge of Trading Card Games, with ability to analyze sets, formats, and market values.
• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and financial acumen.
• Comfort working with data to make buying and pricing decisions.
• Entrepreneurial, resourceful, and excited about shaping the TCG ecosystem in Asia.

Skills