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Dallas\nLocation: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX | Full-time | Field-based\nAnnual Base Salary: $70,000 - $75,000\nBuild ACE in the US\nACE was built by collectors, for collectors.\nAs we establish our first permanent US location in Dallas, we're looking for ambitious Business Development Managers to grow ACE's presence across the Dallas-Fort Worth market.\nYou'll take ownership of a defined territory, building partnerships with independent trading card stores, developing submission volumes and representing ACE within the collector community.\nThis is an opportunity to build a network from the ground up, combining new business development, account management and genuine passion for the collectibles industry.\nWhat You'll Own\nDevelop your territory by identifying and signing independent trading card stores as official ACE submission partners.\n\nBuild and maintain strong, long-term relationships with partner stores.\n\nDrive commercial growth by monitoring partner performance, identifying opportunities and increasing submission volumes.\n\nOwn your territory plan, prospect pipeline and account activity.\n\nDeliver ongoing product and process training to partner store teams.\n\nOrganize local activations and collaborate with partners on events that drive awareness and engagement.\n\nRepresent ACE at regional and national trading card shows, including managing event stands.\n\nMaintain ACE branding and promotional materials across partner locations.\n\nMonitor market trends, competitor activity and partner feedback to identify opportunities for improvement.\n\nWork closely with the Dallas hub and wider ACE team to ensure a consistent partner and customer experience.\n\nQualifications\nWe're looking for commercially driven individuals who can build relationships, create opportunities and take genuine ownership of their territory.\nProven experience in business development, territory sales, account management or B2B sales.\n\nDemonstrated success acquiring new accounts and growing commercial relationships.\n\nStrong prospecting, negotiation and relationship-building skills.\n\nConfidence managing a territory independently and delivering against commercial objectives.\n\nExcellent communication, organization and time management skills.\n\nAbility to analyze account performance and identify growth opportunities.\n\nA proactive, self-motivated approach with strong personal accountability.\n\nWillingness to travel throughout the assigned territory and attend regional or national events.\n\nValid driver's license and ability to travel as required.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience working with independent retailers, specialist retail networks or hobby stores.\n\nExisting relationships within the trading card or collectibles industry.\n\nFamiliarity with trading card grading, submissions and the wider collector marketplace.\n\nTrading Cards & Collectibles\nYou don't need to be a grading expert - we'll provide the technical training.\nHowever, genuine enthusiasm for trading cards, collectibles and the wider hobby is important.\nWe're looking for someone who can speak credibly with store owners, understand the collector community and become a trusted ambassador for ACE.\nExisting hobby knowledge and relationships would be a strong advantage.\nThe ACE Standard\nWe're looking for Business Development Managers who demonstrate:\nCommercial Drive & Hunger - A natural ability to identify opportunities, prospect and deliver results.\n\nPartner Relationship Building - The confidence to establish trust and develop lasting commercial partnerships.\n\nProduct & Collector Credibility - Genuine enthusiasm for the hobby and the ability to connect with its community.\n\nTerritory Ownership - Accountability for your market, relationships and performance.\n\nRelentless Standards - Consistent execution, follow-through and attention to detail.\n\nTrust & Accountability - Integrity, professionalism and ownership of commitments.\n\nACE believes in doing things the right way, even when it's the hard way. You'll represent that philosophy in every partnership you build.\nWork Environment\nFull-time, field-based position covering an assigned Dallas-Fort Worth territory.\n\n40-hour working week, with flexibility according to business needs.\n\nRegular travel to independent trading card stores and partner locations.\n\nRegional and national event attendance, including occasional evenings and weekends.\n\nRegular collaboration with the ACE Dallas hub and wider US leadership team.\n\nWhy ACE?\nThis is an opportunity to join at the beginning of ACE's US expansion.\nYou'll have genuine ownership of your territory, the freedom to build meaningful commercial relationships and the opportunity to directly influence ACE's growth in the US.\nIf you're commercially ambitious, passionate about building partnerships and excited by the collectibles market, we'd love to hear from you.\nACE is an equal opportunity employer. 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