Sports Card Sourcing Manager

About Courtyard

Courtyard.io is the fastest-growing collectibles startup, ever. We are revolutionizing the world of collectibles trading by enabling instant liquidity and delivering a high-velocity, immersive experience. From trading cards to comics, we’re redefining how people discover, collect, and unlock value.

Courtyard is not just another marketplace. All assets are securely vaulted and fully insured, giving collectors peace of mind alongside unmatched speed and simplicity. Whether you’re investing, discovering, or curating your dream collection, we’ve built a platform that’s trusted, simple, and built for speed.

And we’re just getting started. We’re a remote-first company hiring across all functions to push the boundaries of what’s possible in collectibles and digital ownership.

Job Summary 

We’re looking for a Sports Card Sourcing Manager to lead and scale our sports card acquisition strategy across shows, dealers, and new product verticals. This role sits at the center of our sports ecosystem—connecting sourcing, vault operations, marketing, grading, and product to ensure we bring in the right inventory and consistently deliver value to our customers.

What You’ll Do 

• Lead and manage the sourcing of sports cards across card shows, events, and a national dealer network.
• Maintain and grow relationships with dealers, vendors, and collectors to ensure a steady pipeline of high-quality sports inventory.
• Negotiate purchases, secure competitive pricing, and evaluate opportunities for bulk buys and strategic acquisitions.
• Work closely with the Vault Operations team to ensure smooth intake, cataloging, and storage of newly sourced sports cards.
• Partner with internal teams to forecast inventory needs and replenish high-demand categories.
• Manage the grading submission pipeline, ensuring cards are submitted efficiently and returned on timelines that support product releases.
• Evaluate raw card quality at the point of sourcing, ensuring a healthy flow of gradable inventory.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Growth teams to identify inventory needed for campaigns, promotions, and key calendar moments.

• Partner with Product to help identify new sports product opportunities—from curated sets to marketplace expansions.

What You’ll Bring 

• 5+ years of experience in sports card sourcing, collectibles buying, trading, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of the sports card market, grading standards, major sets, and modern hobby trends.
• Comfortable negotiating deals, evaluating card conditions, and working in fast-paced environments.
• Highly organized with strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate across multiple teams.
• A builder mindset—comfortable helping shape processes, categories, and new offerings.
• Stay on top of trends in sports cards, athlete performance, card values, grading trends, and collector behavior.
• Travel occasionally (10–20%) to major shows, events, and dealer visits to source inventory and represent the brand.

What You’ll Get In Return 

• A dynamic and engaging environment focused on fostering real growth and innovation
• Opportunities to create amazing products that our customers truly love and value
• Comprehensive health insurance packages with dependent coverage 
• Competitive salary with ample opportunities for career advancement and development
• Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote work environment
• 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match to help you plan for the future
• $100 monthly dogfooding stipend to support trying out our products firsthand
• Access to employee wellness programs designed to support your overall well-being