Associate, Athlete Partnerships - Signings

Fanatics Collectibles•Los Angeles, CA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform, offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming. They aim to ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize presence for their sports partners by allowing fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Fanatics has a database of over 100 million global sports fans, a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and over 2,000 retail locations. Fanatics Collectibles is a new company within this ecosystem, focused on next-generation collectibles, leveraging the broader Fanatics platform. This specific position, Associate, Athlete Partnerships - Signings, is responsible for the successful execution of collectibles signings and events. The role involves supporting and serving as a key member of the execution and relationship management before, during, and after signings/events with various athletes, NFL, MLB, UFC, and NBA teams, and agents. The individual must be able to work with other business units within Fanatics.

Requirements

Proficient with Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Superior communication skills on various levels. Must have articulate speech, proper business writing skills, ability to listen to client and quickly address any concerns
Work well under pressure. This industry is often driven by hot market events which require short lead-time negotiation and coordination to deliver finished product during the critical time periods
Sports knowledge a must

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee execution of athlete signing sessions, including logistics, asset management, and real-time issue resolution.
Assist game used asset tracking and process for athletes
Source and coordinate athlete gifting from vendors for events, ensuring timely delivery, brand alignment, and a premium experience for athletes.
Serve as the primary on-site liaison for athletes, agents, and internal teams, ensuring a seamless experience from arrival to completion.
Coordinate contracted athlete social media posts with agents and marketing teams and track fulfillment of posting obligations across platforms.
Reconciliation of monthly expense reports/receipts for signings
Serve as the on-site point of contact to uphold Fanatics’ standards and strengthen athlete relationships.
Maintain professionalism and adaptability while traveling extensively for events, often working in dynamic and high-profile environments.
Collaborate cross-functionally to track signing deliverables and provide post-event recaps.
Nights, weekends, and extensive travel required for position.