Merchandising Intern Summer 2025

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.

 

JOB RESPONSIBILITES

• Monitor the sports world on a daily basis. 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 as assigned by managers.
• Overall, develop a full scale understanding of our processes and strategic goals.

 

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• 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.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 2025 or Spring/Summer 2026 estimated graduation
• A minimum of 3.3 GPA

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.