Planner, Athlete Partnerships
New York, NY, United States
Job Description
The Planner, Athlete Partnerships for 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 Project Management 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 Purchase Order Coordinator and Accounts Payable to ensure contracted parties are paid for all autograph signings in a timely manner.
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.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree required.
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 MLB and MiLB a plus
The salary range for this position is $70,000- $80,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.
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.