Associate Product Manager, Trading Cards - Basketball

Fanatics Collectibles • Coppell, TX

10d

About The Position

Fanatics Collectibles is hiring two Associate Product Managers to join our rapidly growing Trading Cards team. One position will focus on Basketball, and the other will focus on Football. Candidates only need to submit one application and will be considered for the opportunity that best aligns with their experience, interests, and business needs. If you thrive in a fast pace, startup environment in a space with tremendous potential and among some of the brightest minds in the business, Fanatics Collectibles is an excellent place to grow your career! The Associate Product Manager works on trading card projects and helps execute the strategy set by the Product Manager. The APM is in charge of executional activities across multiple properties that help ensure the products are of high-quality, delivered on-time and within budget. The role will require strict attention to detail, ability to manage multiple deadlines, and ability to be fast and flexible in reacting to feedback from managers, cross-functional teams and licensors.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of sports
• Knowledge of collectibles category & license trends
• Ability to work in fast-paced team environment
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Strong computer skills – Word, PowerPoint and Excel essential
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and oral
• Creative and strategic thinking abilities
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• At least 2-3 years brand or product development experience

Nice To Haves

• Consumer products or collectables experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist Product Manager in creating the yearly product release plan
• Assist Product Manager on creation of product descriptions and ensure deadlines are met
• Manage subject lists and budgets to maximize quality of product content
• Work with project management to ensure production deadlines are met
• Partner with creative department to assist in the review and approval of designs for each brand
• Partner with editorial team to ensure content (e.g. image selection and text) is appropriate for each product
• Assist in providing direction to marketing on product promotion
• Oversee and liaise with licensors to implement a smooth approvals process for the projects that you are working on
• Work with Product Manager to create go-to-market strategy for key releases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level