General Manager – Ludex Card Shop At Arlington Sports & Trading Card Shop (New Store Opening – Arlington, TX)

Location: Arlington, TX (Near Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium)
Job Type: Full-time | Salary + Performance Bonus | On-Site (NO RELOCATION AVAIL)

About Us

Ludex is redefining the hobby through innovation. As the leading app for scanning, valuing, and managing trading cards, we help collectors of all levels connect with their collections and the community in smarter ways.

Now, we’re bringing the Ludex experience to life with our first flagship retail location — a next-generation sports and trading card shop located in the heart of the Arlington Entertainment District near Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium.

We’re looking for a driven, knowledgeable, and community-focused General Manager to lead operations, build a world-class in-store team, and bring the Ludex vision to collectors in person.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily store operations, including sales, staffing, merchandising, and customer experience.
• Hire, train, and manage a high-performing retail team.
• Drive sales performance through customer engagement, promotions, and community events.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and vendor relationships (cards, supplies, memorabilia, etc.).
• Negotiate with customers to assess and purchase cards and collections, carefully balancing both their market value and resale liquidity.
• Create a fun environment for collectors, so that this shop becomes an integral part of the gameday experience, and a destination shop for collectors everywhere.
• Ensure visual merchandising and store layout reflect brand standards.
• Plan and execute special events such as live card breaks, player signings, and product releases.
• Maintain accurate financial and operational reporting.
• Uphold security and authenticity standards for trading cards and collectibles.
• Collaborate with ownership on marketing, social media, and growth strategies.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 5+ years of retail or hobby store management experience (sports, gaming, or collectibles industry preferred).
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Passion for sports cards, TCGs (e.g., Pokémon, Magic, etc.), and the collectibles community.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with POS systems, inventory software, and basic financial reporting.
• Available to work evenings, weekends, and event days as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

• Performance bonuses and equity potential
• Opportunity for growth as the business expands
• Fun, collector-driven work environment in a prime Arlington sports district

Schedule & Expected Work Conditions/ Requirements

• Must be able to lift and move up to 30 pounds safely using proper techniques.
• Comfortable standing or walking for extended periods in a dynamic, high-energy retail environment.
• Flexible availability is required — this position regularly involves working evenings, weekends, and holidays to support store operations and events.