Company Overview
Fanatics is the ultimate one-stop sports fan destination that ignites and harnesses the passion of fans and maximizes the presence and reach for preeminent sports partners globally. Leveraging long-standing, often exclusive relationships with more than 900 sports properties, a database of more than 90 million consumers worldwide and a trusted brand name, Fanatics is furthering its innovation across the sports landscape by building the leading global digital sports platform, complete with offerings including e-commerce and licensed merchandise, physical and digital trading cards and collectibles, and online sports betting and iGaming.
The Fanatics family of companies currently includes Fanatics Commerce, a vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today’s 24/7 mobile-first economy; Fanatics Collectibles, a transformative company that is building a new model for the hobby and giving collectors an end-to-end physical and digital collectibles experience; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform.
As a market leader with more than 10,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.
At Fanatics, we’re a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support. We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.
Topps International isa publisher of Sports and Entertainment trading cards and collectibles. We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and versatile individual to join the eCommerce team and support with online/offline content and delivery of projects.
The Associate Brand Manager role encompasses aspects of project management, product development, branding, and editorial work; and engages directly with our licensors to deliver products for the collectables market. The successful candidate will need to be proactive in learning company processes, Topps products, licensor expectations and the mechanics of the collectables industry and specifically, the market opportunities of the licenses that they are overseeing.
Responsibilities
- Work with the eCommerce Manager, Brand Managers, and the Licensors to develop concepts and create compelling products
- Editorial work including copywriting, branding and image sourcing and selection for assigned product lines
- Conduct research ongoing research on product portfolio, market, and industry to help inform priorities
- Communication with Designers, Digital Marketing team, Customer Services and Warehouse teams to deliver timely and proactive information to the wider business relating to project creation
- Assist in monitoring sales performance of products to inform team/product priorities
Skills and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Media, Marketing, Business, eCommerce, or related field
- 1-2 years brand, product management or licensing experience in a relevant industry
- A sound knowledge of sports (particularly Snooker, Darts, Cricket, Boxing and Rugby – in addition to Football) is strongly preferred
- An understanding of or personal interest in sports & entertainment collectibles is a plus
- Solid business and product development background
- Creative and strategic thinking abilities
- Strong computer skills – Word, PowerPoint, and Excel essential
- Experience with eCommerce platforms would be a plus point, but not essential
- Ability to thrive within a fast-paced team environment within a broader complex, high-growth, global organization
- Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and oral
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www.fanaticsinc.com/careers
Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.
Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices.
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