Product Licensing Coordinator
Fanatics
Product
Manchester, UK
Mitchell & Ness is a globally recognised heritage sportswear brand known for its premium craftsmanship, authenticity, and deep connection to sports culture. Founded in 1904, the company has built its reputation by producing high-quality, officially licensed apparel that celebrates the history of major leagues such as the NBA, NFL, MLB, and NHL. Renowned for its iconic throwback jerseys, vintage-inspired designs, and attention to detail, Mitchell & Ness blends timeless style with modern streetwear appeal. The brand continues to resonate with fans, athletes, and fashion enthusiasts alike, making it a leader in the sports lifestyle market
Mitchell and Ness International is part of Fanatics Commerce, where we’re more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise – we’re a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: We Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Licensing Coordinator will be a member of the International Product Creation team supporting day-to-day servicing of the 40+ Partner approval process including Art & Samples.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
General
- Be a part of the Fanatics Product Team to create a positive partner experience for existing and prospective licensees
- Develop strong working relationships across the Company to identify issues, overcome and tackle these issues as well as forming a collaborative relationship with the wider US Licensing Teams
Servicing
- Master various Partner management database to conduct all business transactions between Fanatics and Licensor
- Become an ‘the’ expert on Partner assets and ensure that the product is of the highest standard before sending to Partners
- Ensure all product approvals are submitted to the licensors / clubs.
- Update and maintained approvals on the in-house product development system
Development
- Work with the Product team to support a variety of projects
- Liaise with Marketing team for 1st Party product activations.
- Support new business opportunities (i.e., learning/research, prospecting, evaluation).
- Analysis of licensed sports apparel, merchandise and memorabilia marketplace
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 our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes.
Benefits: At Fanatics, we’re dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life; as such we offer a range of competitive benefits tailored to each country in which we operate. Specific details regarding the benefits package applicable to your location will be shared and discussed during the interview process.
The Licensing Coordinator will be a member of the International Product Creation team supporting day-to-day servicing of the 40+ Partner approval process including Art & Samples.