Associate Product Line Manager Jerseys

Job Summary

As an Associate Product Line Manager (APLM) at Fanatics Brands, this role supports the creation of consumer products for a specific brand or league across Fanatics Brands.  You will partner with product development, design, and other cross functional teams to translate consumer insights into merchant line plans and build out a plan to support seasonal revenue, margin, and inventory goals. This role also supports analytical and process improvements to drive sales and profitability.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate information across all product platforms inclusive of forecasts, pricing, product ID's and imaging
• Strong systems orientation, subject matter expert of company proprietary systems, partnering with merchandising operations
• Supports Product Line Managers with line planning, and cross matrix accountabilities at the channel, league, or assortment level with a focus on quality of content 
• Supports the creation and management of SOPs for all aspects of product management process and calendar 
• Assist in maximizing existing programs and developing new business opportunities with the Product Management team and cross matrix partners 
• Provides regular communication to the relevant teams regarding line development, seasonal performance, change in forecast, etc.
• Assists with relationship and product management of sublicensees and external partners
• Possible trend travel, including Sales Meetings, account meetings and tradeshows

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing or Merchandising or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience
• 2+ years of experience in retail or wholesale a plus

General Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload, adapt to change, and maintain composure under pressure
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude towards team, vendors, and clients 
• Product merchandising/creation experience 0 - 2 years 
• Strong understanding of merchandising retail math/financial skills 
• Moderate experience with fashion, color, and trend analysis
• Understanding of the product creation process a plus
• Moderate skill level in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as familiarity with data warehouses and database management 
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast pace and dynamic environment
• Sports fan a plus
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the job

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative 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 over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores.  
As a market leader with more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.