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Description

MJ Holding Company, LLC is the largest distributor of sports trading cards and trading card games like Magic: The Gathering and Pokemon-and we're growing fast. Our success comes from passionate people who love what they do. At MJH, you'll find a team that's enthusiastic about the products we distribute, proud of the culture we've built, and committed to our success. If you're driven and excited about the world of trading cards, we want you on our team! 

The Data Management Specialist helps set up, maintain, and coordinate important business data across company systems. This includes product, store, pricing, production, and merchandising information. This role works closely with Forecasting, Account Management, Product, Finance, and other cross-functional teams to ensure information is complete, current, and aligned with business needs. The position requires strong attention to detail, clear communication, effective prioritization, and the ability to manage multiple requests in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:  

• Process and manage data entry requests from Forecasting, Account Management, Product, Finance, and related teams.
• Support internal and external setup of product offerings, production items, merchandising displays, stores, and related business data.
• Ensure item, product, store, pricing, and setup information is accurate, complete, and updated in company systems.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to support product arrivals, production timelines, shipping needs, and business commitments.
• Communicate timely updates to stakeholders, helping ensure alignment and preventing surprises.
• Maintain required records, documentation, and system updates with a high level of accuracy and consistency.
• Partner with Finance to obtain appropriate approvals for external pricing and related setup requirements.
• Lead or participate in special projects, including workflow changes, software implementation support, process documentation, and training.
• Understand business terminology, data relationships, and how information flows across departments.

Qualities We're Looking For:

• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and committed to accuracy.
• Strong communicator who can work effectively with people across departments and levels of the organization.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Comfortable managing shifting priorities, deadlines, and high volumes of requests.
• Proactive, accountable, and willing to take initiative to move work forward.
• Ethical, professional, and able to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Problem-solver with strong follow-through and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Positive, flexible, and willing to help others.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent coursework, internship, administrative, data entry, customer service, or business support experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to enter, review, and maintain information accurately.
• Comfortable learning new systems, tools, processes, and business terminology.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage tasks, follow instructions, ask questions, and meet deadlines with guidance and support.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work with different teams across the business.
• Interest in data, operations, product setup, retail distribution, consumer products, or related business processes is a plus.

Why This Role?

This role is a strong opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to build business, data, and operational experience. In this position, you will learn how product, store, pricing, production, and merchandising information supports day-to-day decision-making across the company. Your work will help keep information accurate, organized, and useful for the teams that rely on it.

Why Join Us? 

You will join a collaborative team environment where questions, learning, accuracy, and follow-through matter. This role offers exposure to multiple departments and gives you the chance to develop practical skills in data management, communication, process coordination, and cross-functional teamwork. It is a great fit for someone looking to learn the business from the ground up while contributing to meaningful work.

Our Ideal Candidate:

Our ideal candidate is someone who is early in their career and eager to learn. They are organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working with information in a structured way. They do not need to have deep prior experience, but they should be curious, coachable, willing to ask questions, and motivated to build strong habits around accuracy, communication, and follow-through.

TOTAL REWARDS

MJ Holding Company provides a competitive compensation package, including annual merit increases and bonus based on company and individual performance. In addition, the company offers comprehensive benefits options including medical, dental, vision coverage, disability insurance, health savings and flexible spending accounts. To help save for the future, all employees are eligible for a 401(k) match of 100% on the first 3% and 50% for the next 2% of your contribution. In addition, we provide wellness resources which include an employee assistance program, fitness discounts, the CALM app, and access to a wellness professional. We offer various types of paid time off including vacation, salary continuance, and country specific holidays. We also prioritize recognizing employee milestones including life events and service anniversaries.