Assoc Product Line Mgr

Fanatics • Tampa, FL

29d

About The Position

As an Associate Product Line Manager (APLM) at Fanatics Brands this role supports the creation of consumer products for a specific brand or league across Fanatics Brands. Partners with product development, design, and other cross functional teams to translate consumer insights into merchant line plans and build out a plan to support seasonal revenue, margin, and inventory goals. This role also supports analytical and process improvements to drive sales and profitability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or Merchandising or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience, 2+ years of experience in retail or wholesale a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills. Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload, adapt to change, and maintain composure under pressure.
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude towards team, vendors, and clients
• Product merchandising/creation experience 0 - 2 years
• Strong understanding of merchandising retail math/financial skills
• Moderate experience with fashion, color, and trend analysis
• Understanding of the product creation process a plus.
• Moderate skill level in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as familiarity with data warehouses and database management
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast pace and dynamic environment
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time for partner meetings, events, and other related activities.

Nice To Haves

• Sports fan a plus

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate information across all product platforms inclusive of forecasts, pricing, product ID’s, and imaging
• Strong systems orientation, subject matter expert of company proprietary systems, partnering with merchandising operations
• Supports Product Line Managers with line planning, and cross matrix accountabilities at the channel, league, or assortment level with a focus on quality of content
• Supports the creation and management of SOPs for all aspects of product management process and calendar
• Assist in maximizing existing programs and developing new business opportunities with the Product Management team and cross matrix partners
• Provides regular communication to the relevant teams regarding line development, seasonal performance, change in forecast, etc.
• Assists with relationship and product management of sublicensees and external partners
• Possible trend travel, including Sales Meetings, account meetings and tradeshows

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees