Merchandising Internship - Summer 2026

Fanatics • Jacksonville, FL

27d • Hybrid

About The Position

At Fanatics Commerce, we’re more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise – we’re a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: We Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans , we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit , and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset . If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team. THE FANTERNSHIP We are seeking a dynamic, energetic, hard-working intern with the ability to think creatively, be proactive and make clear, well-reasoned decisions. We seek people with drive, passion for sports and humility who can thrive in an entrepreneurial fast-paced culture. We are looking for individuals that will go above and beyond to contribute to the success of this world class organization. He/she must also be able to work collaboratively as a team and be a self-starter, keeping your finger on the pulse of the sports world, monitoring selling of teams and merchandise, while working with world-class vendors to drive overall top and bottom-line results. Internship positions are competitive and are paid positions. This internship is a 10-week position, starting at the end of May and ending in the beginning of August.

Requirements

• Proactive, energetic, hard-working, intellectually curious and results oriented.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly developed problem-solving skills required.
• Comfort working with all employee levels – including executives.
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel products.
• Ability to collaborate and positively influence teammates to drive decision-making without always owning the ultimate responsibility and accountability of all stakeholders.
• Passion for sports, merchandising, or both!
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Sports Management, Fashion Merchandising, or other related field from an accredited 4-year college or university.
• December 2026 or Spring/Summer 2027 estimated graduation
• A minimum of 3.3 GPA

Responsibilities

• Monitor the sports world daily. The performance of leagues, teams, and players directly impact the merchandise buying decisions.
• Assist in creating Industry Leading Product Assortments for all leagues and all categories.
• Work with our merchandising team to interpret data sets to assist with key business decisions.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Research and resolve vendor issues.
• Collaborate with buyers and planners for assistance with hot market events.
• Prepare, organize and assist in the creation of new products.
• Work on special projects assigned by managers.
• Overall, develop a full-scale understanding of our processes and strategic goals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern