Associate Product Manager, Under Wraps

Fanatics • Miramar, FL

4h

About The Position

How you will make an impact:

Lead the Autographed Mystery Product Business – Own the end-to-end product
lifecycle and data management responsibilities for assigned Under Wraps
business. Responsibilities include assortment planning, checklist management,
determining optimal run sizes and pricing based on market demand and margin
targets, monitoring inventory levels of raw goods, creation of assets to
assist with product sell-in and reporting on product sell-through.
Execute the Day-to-Day Responsibility of the Vertical – Responsible for the
creation of Stock Keeping Units (SKU) and variable data for all releases
within your assigned sports and ensure accurate, timely receiving of the
product assortments you develop.
Vendor Relationship Management – Oversee strategic print and packaging vendor
partnerships aligned with evolving business needs and market trends.
Problem Solve when Challenges Arise – Partner cross functionally to
proactively address and resolve issues such as shipping or manufacturing
delays, fan services inquiries and marketing/social requests.
Cultivate League and PA relationships – Collaborate closely with leagues and
players’ associations to drive business growth, unlock new product
opportunities, and ensure timely approvals through strong relationship
management. Ensure compliance within contractual obligations.

What you bring to the team:

1. Ability to work well under pressure as the mystery memorabilia world is ever
changing so we can capitalize on hot products and micro-moments.
2. Advanced attention to detail and superior organization skills for project
tracking and release calendar adherence.
3. Deep understanding of sports/athletes and the fans they serve – and the
ability to merge a unified vision of product to drive sales and a culture
that is relentlessly focused on enhancing the fan experience with Fanatics
4. Obsessive about best-in-class customer/ fan experience across all touch
points to build best in class mystery products across the sports you are
responsible for
5. Highly data/metrics-driven and analytical with a structured problem-solving
approach and with a profound understanding of how to drive sophisticated
customer intelligence capability, working closely with data teams to do so
in an omni-channel environment, and will have deep familiarity with the
relevant supporting technologies to drive best-in-class experience.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field
Demonstrated experience in licensing, merchandising, inventory management,
planning and operations is a plus
Collectibles/Memorabilia experience is a plus

At Fanatics, we value transparency and honesty. If you don’t meet every single
requirement, that’s okay – we still want to hear from you! We believe in the
power of diverse experiences and talents. If you’re excited about the role and
confident that you can contribute, don’t hesitate to apply. We’re genuinely
interested in how your unique skills and perspective can help us build something
amazing together.

Where You’ll Work and What’s required:

Ability to travel up to 5% of the time for vendor meetings, events, and other
related activities.

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 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.

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the
passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our
hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across
Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming,
allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform,
sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear
products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards,
sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its
Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over
100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900
sports properties, including major national and international professional
sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and
retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and
over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than
22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and
delighting sports fans globally.

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed
fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods.
It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical
capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations
globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical
apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with
leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the
world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football
League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain,
Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame,
University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic
Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations
(UEFA).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we
do:
· Build Championship Teams
· Obsessed with Fans
· Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit
· Determined and Relentless Mindset

Requirements

• Ability to work well under pressure as the mystery memorabilia world is ever changing so we can capitalize on hot products and micro-moments.
• Advanced attention to detail and superior organization skills for project tracking and release calendar adherence.
• Deep understanding of sports/athletes and the fans they serve – and the ability to merge a unified vision of product to drive sales and a culture that is relentlessly focused on enhancing the fan experience with Fanatics
• Obsessive about best-in-class customer/ fan experience across all touch points to build best in class mystery products across the sports you are responsible for
• Highly data/metrics-driven and analytical with a structured problem-solving approach and with a profound understanding of how to drive sophisticated customer intelligence capability, working closely with data teams to do so in an omni-channel environment, and will have deep familiarity with the relevant supporting technologies to drive best-in-class experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field
• Ability to travel up to 5% of the time for vendor meetings, events, and other related activities.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in licensing, merchandising, inventory management, planning and operations is a plus
• Collectibles/Memorabilia experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead the Autographed Mystery Product Business – Own the end-to-end product lifecycle and data management responsibilities for assigned Under Wraps business. Responsibilities include assortment planning, checklist management, determining optimal run sizes and pricing based on market demand and margin targets, monitoring inventory levels of raw goods, creation of assets to assist with product sell-in and reporting on product sell-through.
• Execute the Day-to-Day Responsibility of the Vertical – Responsible for the creation of Stock Keeping Units (SKU) and variable data for all releases within your assigned sports and ensure accurate, timely receiving of the product assortments you develop.
• Vendor Relationship Management – Oversee strategic print and packaging vendor partnerships aligned with evolving business needs and market trends.
• Problem Solve when Challenges Arise – Partner cross functionally to proactively address and resolve issues such as shipping or manufacturing delays, fan services inquiries and marketing/social requests.
• Cultivate League and PA relationships – Collaborate closely with leagues and players’ associations to drive business growth, unlock new product opportunities, and ensure timely approvals through strong relationship management. Ensure compliance within contractual obligations.

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