Job Description

The Senior Manager, Licensing & Partnerships Football at Fanatics Collectibles will be responsible for managing Topps' relationship with International Football Club partners. The ideal candidate is a highly flexible self-starter with top-notch analytical skills, can manage cross-functional teams effectively and demonstrates propensity for solving difficult problems. Candidates with a passion for collectibles, sports, culture, & entertainment will likely find themselves a strong cultural fit. This role reports directly into the Senior Director of Football Partnerships, Licensing & Business Development. This is a full time role, in the designated office 5 days per week.

Responsibilities:

Support and drive relationship management with the International (European) Football licensors. Partner with key stakeholders and cross-functional partners to drive alignment, execution, and overall communication. Create compelling, visually polished decks that clearly communicate business updates, product initiatives, and strategic proposals to internal and external stakeholders Review and assess partner financials and P&Ls to evaluate performance, identify trends, and support data-driven recommendations, e.g. for product innovations Develop and improve licensor approval processes to ensure successful product timelines. Work closely with the production, operations and other internal teams to identify additional areas of opportunity to refine this process Support partner adoption of key product initiatives and innovations. Help develop materials (e.g., pitch decks) to drive adoption and support with data analysis, benchmarks and modelling to substantiate these pitches. Analyze market trends and competitive landscapes to inform strategic decision-making and new license opportunities Internal communication & management: help ensure that all relevant teams within the organization (Marketing, Product, Communications, Sales) are aware of and understand the key terms of each license agreement Refine internal and external processes to streamline communication, contract management, and project execution with partners

Skills and Experience

Strong knowledge of the Collectibles or Trading Card Industry Experience developing executive-level presentations, pitches, or QBRs Skills in distilling complex data into clear narratives Experience with financial modeling, budgeting, or revenue tracking for partner businesses Comfort using tools like Excel, Tableau, or financial dashboards Proficient in PowerPoint and ability to create decks and presentations to internal and external stakeholders Ability to handle a multi-tasking environment, meet deadlines, and work across a wide range of high priority initiatives Ability to create and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships Entrepreneurial, proactive, self-motivated, and enthusiastic in nature A genuine desire and interest in Sports from a hobby perspective


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.

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Fanatics Collect is the leading global platform for collectors, providing a trusted place to seamlessly connect, buy, sell, trade and store collectibles. Today, Fanatics Collect is home to a marketplace that connects buyers and sellers through fixed-price listing and auctions, a vault where collectors can safely store their collections, and a live commerce platform, Fanatics Live, where collectors can join their community for live-stream shopping of collectibles.
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.