Customer Relations Specialist II, PSA (Temp-To-Hire

Position: Customer Relations Specialist II, PSA (Temp-To-Hire)
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, the UK, 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.

We understand there may be occasional circumstances requiring accommodation and are happy to discuss them as needed. Your recruiter will be able to clarify expectations and answer any questions you have.

Job Description We’re looking for a temp-to-hire 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 6 months 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 Customer Relations Supervisor and work full-time onsite 5 days a week from our Santa Ana, CA office from 2:30pm-11pm, Monday through Friday.

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 1+ years 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…