Planner, Athlete Partnerships

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 Team

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 Planner, Athlete Partnerships - Fanatics Collectibles is responsible for the coordination of signings between athletes, celebrities, personalities and Fanatics Collectibles. The position acts as the center point for all coordination between talent, agencies, representatives and Fanatics Collectibles in the procurement of autographs for trading card products. This person will work closely with internal business units including Project Management, Product Development, Operations, Finance, e-Commerce, Marketing, as well as daily correspondence with external agencies and Fanatics Collectibles witness representatives. This person will work closely with Product Development and Project Management to ensure that autograph procurement is aligned with all production schedules and product deadlines.

Functions and Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between Fanatics Collectibles and agents/athletes for the coordination of signings.
• Manage and coordinate with Fanatics Collectibles witness representatives and team/ player contacts for autograph signings.
• Spearhead strategy and tactics for optimizing autograph signings throughout the product calendar year.
• Collaborate with Project Management to strategize, plan and manage product production schedules and specific product deadlines.
• Prioritize and multitask projects and card signings based on deadlines and milestone calendar dates.
• Lead cross functional team meetings with Brand, Project Management and Athlete Partnerships on a weekly basis.
• Review product checklists with Product Development for autograph requirements.
• Coordinate with Accounts Payable to ensure contracted parties are paid for all autograph signings in a timely manner.
• Oversee new onboarding portal for vendors providing support to ensure full execution, as well as providing guidance/feedback to internal parties for ongoing improvements and efficiencies.
• Ensure that inventory receipts are transacted accurately, and all expenses are allocated to the appropriate GL accounts.
• Act as liaison to multiple internal departments, including Operations, Finance, Marketing and Brand teams, to implement fulfillment of contract requirements and payments.
• Maintain overarching autograph agreement databases, as well as individual player contracts and required tax information for 1099 processing per IRS guidelines.
• Ensure compliance to contractual obligations ensuring all services are executed.
• Foster and maintain relationships with agents, marketing reps, teams and industry contacts.
• Coordinate talent activations and marketing/licensing events.
• Work with Product Development to coordinate relic purchases and subsequent inventory of items
• Track inbound/outbound autographed items shipments daily
• Act as liasion with Shipping Partners (i.e. - FedEx) for tracking inquiries as needed
• Work in Shipping Database to request trading card shipments

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience in related field (sports industry, project management)
• Candidates should be self-confident, energetic, proactive, organized and highly detail oriented.
• Must like a fast-paced environment, and have ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and thrive in changing circumstances.
• Exceptional written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong passion and comprehensive knowledge of NBA a plus

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