Product Manager, Trading Cards - Combat

About Us 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. About the Company Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators. Role Summary The Product Manager sets & executes the strategy for their products. You will be 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. Duties & Responsibilities Create the yearly product release plan Create the forecast of sales volume with sales team and profitability targets with finance team Define the composition for each product and lead a cross-functional product development team to achieve product development objectives Collaborate with athlete partnerships to identify annual autograph and memorabilia needs and ensure spend is within budget Work with sales to identify the SKUs needed for maximum revenue while minimizing SKU proliferation and COGS Deliver the forecasted revenue and profit within the approved budget Work with Licensing team to ensure rights are acquired as needed to maximize product profitability Act as a point of contact for the licensor, if applicable, ensuring that all product adheres to the brand guidelines of the licensor Interact with consumers, retailers, and distributors to understand their desires and the drivers of product purchase behavior Prepare presentations for line reviews, customer meetings and corporate reviews Lead the process for creating assets and sales content to be used for marketing and online listings Drive innovation within the trading card industry Knowledge Comprehensive knowledge of licenses, both current and historical Knowledge of collectible category & license trends Skills & Abilities Strong leadership abilities and experience managing cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment Proven ability to multi-task, juggle multiple projects and effectively determine priorities Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and oral Strong computer skills – Word, PowerPoint and Excel essential. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Ability to think creatively and strategically while also being able to execute flawlessly Experience 3+ years brand or product management experience Solid business and product development background Consumer products experience preferred Education Bachelors degree or equivalent in marketing, business, or related field The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers By submitting your application, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our Candidate Privacy Policy.