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About the Role

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a Manager, Licensing & Partnerships, to support high-priority, complex, and visible initiatives on the organization’s strategic roadmap. This role offers exposure to key business objectives and involves rotating across projects within the operations organization. The ideal candidate is a flexible self-starter with strong analytical skills, capable of managing cross-functional teams and solving difficult problems. A passion for sports, culture, and entertainment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support and drive relationship management with existing partners.
Facilitate regular meetings and updates with internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and monitor licensor approval processes to ensure successful product timelines.
Support partner adoption of key product initiatives.
Continuously seek opportunities to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the partnership management process.
Help define and refine our partnership strategy, including identifying new opportunities, areas to reduce costs, and improve efficiencies.
Analyze market trends and competitive landscapes to inform strategic decision-making and new license opportunities.
Help shape the overall business strategy based on partner insights and industry knowledge.
Define and measure key metrics to track the growth of each licensor.
Regularly assess the performance of partners and key initiatives, making data-driven recommendations for improvements.
Ensure relevant teams within the organization are aware of and understand the key terms of each license agreement.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive key initiatives and ensure successful execution.
Refine processes to streamline communication, contract management, and project execution with existing partners.
Day-to-day lead on managing inquiries around licensing Topps IP.

Requirements

5-7 years of experience, with a preference for Management Consulting, Project management, Strategy, Finance / Accounting, or Biz Ops roles.
Ability to handle a multi-tasking environment, meet deadlines, and work across a wide range of high priority initiatives.
Confidence, intellectual curiosity, ability cut through ambiguity, and a desire to learn.

Skills

Strong quantitative modeling & analytical skills
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Strong financial acumen

Location

New York City

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Manager

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, accounting or similar preferred

Salary/Compensations

$134,000—$150,000 USD

Benefits

Short-term incentive compensation
Long-term incentive compensation

About the Company

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform igniting the passions of global sports fans and maximizing the presence and reach for its hundreds of sports partners globally.
Fanatics Collectibles is a new company working at the intersection of collectibles and technology, backed by top investors, sports & entertainment properties and operators.
Fanatics Collectibles is integrating with Fanatics’ global digital sports platform to reimagine the collectibles business for the 21st century.
Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans.
Fanatics has a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties.
Fanatics has over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores.
Fanatics has over 22,000 employees committed to enhancing the fan experience globally.