Role Overview

This position will require a level of advanced attention-to-detail to the merchandising of all products that Fanatics Authentic offers. The Licensing Memorabilia Manager role requires superior communication skills with the Product team within a fast-paced work environment to achieve a common goal as well as a drive to build business.

how you will make an impact:

• Lead the Autographed Product Business – Own the end-to-end strategy and execution of autographed product assortments within your assigned sport. Responsibilities include new product development, determining optimal quantities and pricing, managing inventory levels and driving innovation to support athlete signing events.
• Vendor Relationship Management – Oversee strategic vendor partnerships and procurement of unsigned merchandise for autograph signings, aligned with evolving business needs and market trends. Responsibilities include developing performance reports, conducting data analysis, and optimizing purchasing decisions to support event success and revenue growth.
• Execute the Day-to-Day Responsibility of the Vertical – Oversee the SKU creation process for all items within your assigned sport and ensure accurate, timely receiving of the product assortments you develop.
• Problem Solve when Challenges Arise – Partner cross functionally to proactively address and resolve issues such as delayed orders, customer service inquiries and marketing requests.
• Cultivate League and PA relationships – Collaborate closely with leagues and players’ associations to drive business growth, unlock new product opportunities, and ensure timely approvals through strong relationship management. Ensure compliance within contractual obligations – Manage rights related to e-commerce, wholesale, and in-venue merchandising as well as royalty reporting and league updates

what you bring to the team:

1. A proven track-record of building and creating world-class, high-performance products to set and deliver against aggressive financial targets and operational deliverables.
2. Ability to work well under pressure as the sports world is ever changing so we can capitalize on hot markets and micro-moments
3. Deep understanding of the league/team/property/college partners and the fans they serve – and the ability to coalesce a unified vision of product to drive sales and a culture that is relentlessly focused on enhancing the fan experience with Fanatics
4. Obsessive about best-in-class customer/ fan experience across all touchpoints to build best in class products across the sports you are responsible for
5. Highly data/metrics-driven and analytical with a structured problem-solving approach and with a profound understanding of how to drive sophisticated customer intelligence capability, working closely with data teams to do so in an omni-channel environment, and will have deep familiarity with the relevant supporting technologies to drive best-in-class experience.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in licensing, consumer products or e-commerce industries.
• Demonstrated experience in buying, merchandising, inventory management, planning and operations.

At Fanatics, we value transparency and honesty. If you don’t meet every single requirement, that’s okay – we still want to hear from you! We believe in the power of diverse experiences and talents. If you’re excited about the role and confident that you can contribute, don’t hesitate to apply. We’re genuinely interested in how your unique skills and perspective can help us build something amazing together.

Where You’ll Work and What’s required:

• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time for partner meetings, events, and other related activities.

What’s in it for you:

• Culture: Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, you’ll be empowered to help shape a our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance, including wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners, paid maternity paternity leave, and infertility treatment. Additionally, we offer flexible time off to help you recharge, along with a competitive 401k plan to support your financial future. At Fanatics, we’re dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life.