Associate Product Manager - Topps Trading Cards, Tokyo, Japan

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

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking an Associate Product Manager to join our dynamic Product Development team. The APM, Quick Strike will report to the Product Manager, Quick Strike and support a portfolio of trading card brands across Sports and Entertainment with a specific focus on speed-to-market and new IP.

The APM performs executional activities across multiple properties that help ensure trading card products are of high-quality, delivered on-time and within budget. The role requires strict attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple deadlines, and the ability to be fast and flexible in reacting to feedback from managers, cross-functional teams and licensors. Candidates with a passion for sports, culture, & entertainment will find themselves a strong cultural fit. If you thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment in a space with tremendous potential and among some of the brightest minds in the business, Fanatics Collectibles is an excellent place to grow your career!

Responsibilities

• Assist Product Manager in managing a portfolio of trading card products across sports and entertainment IP with an emphasis on speed to market and new IP.
• Assist Product Manager in developing the yearly product release calendar, creating product descriptions, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage subject lists and budgets to maximize quality of product content.
• Assist in editorial responsibilities including copywriting and photography selection.
• Partner with creative department to assist in the review and approval of designs for each brand.
• Oversee and liaise with licensors to implement a smooth approvals process for the projects that you are working on
• Work across departments to ensure timeliness and quality of product deliverables to ensure best in market product is released.
• Work with Product Manager to create go-to-market strategy for key releases

The Ideal Candidate

• 2-3 years of experience in product development or related field.
• Enthusiasm and genuine excitement for big moments in sports, pop culture, trading cards, and collectibles.
• Expert-level knowledge of the Collectibles hobby and broad fandom of sports and entertainment IP.
• Strong foundation in copywriting, editorial, and QC.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong written & verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational & project management skills and a demonstrated ability to prioritize and remain flexible in high pressure situations.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Proficient in MS Office Suite with an emphasis on MS Excel and PowerPoint

 

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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