Associate Product Manager, Trading Cards

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally. 

About the Company

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Role Summary

Fanatics Collectibles is hiring multiple Associate Product Managers to join our rapidly growing Trading Cards team. Candidates only need to submit one application and will be considered for the opportunity that best aligns with their experience, interests, and business needs. If you thrive in a fast pace, startup environment in a space with tremendous potential and among some of the brightest minds in the business, Fanatics Collectibles is an excellent place to grow your career!

The Associate Product Manager works on trading card projects and helps execute the strategy set by the Product Manager. The APM is in charge of executional activities across multiple properties that help ensure the products are of high-quality, delivered on-time and within budget. The role will require strict attention to detail, ability to manage multiple deadlines, and ability to be fast and flexible in reacting to feedback from managers, cross-functional teams and licensors.

Areas we are hiring for APM is the following:

-Basketball

-Baseball

-Combat

-Football

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist Product Manager in creating the yearly product release plan
• Assist Product Manager on creation of product descriptions and ensure deadlines are met
• Manage subject lists and budgets to maximize quality of product content
• Work with project management to ensure production deadlines are met
• Partner with creative department to assist in the review and approval of designs for each brand
• Partner with editorial team to ensure content (e.g. image selection and text) is appropriate for each product
• Assist in providing direction to marketing on product promotion
• Oversee and liaise with licensors to implement a smooth approvals process for the projects that you are working on
• Work with Product Manager to create go-to-market strategy for key releases

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of sports
• Knowledge of collectibles category & license trends
• Ability to work in fast-paced team environment
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Strong computer skills - Word, PowerPoint and Excel essential
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - written and oral
• Creative and strategic thinking abilities

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• At least 2-3 years brand or product development experience
• Consumer products or collectables experience preferred

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