Senior Manager Licensing and Partnerships - Fanatics Collectibles

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The Senior Manager, Licensing and 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, and entertainment will likely find themselves a strong cultural fit. This role reports directly into the Senior Director of Football Partnerships, Licensing and 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 stakeholdersReview and assess partner financials and PandLs to evaluate performance, identify trends, and support data-driven recommendations, e.g. for product innovationsDevelop 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 processSupport 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 opportunitiesInternal communication and 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 agreementRefine internal and external processes to streamline communication, contract management, and project execution with partnersSkills and Experience

Strong knowledge of the Collectibles or Trading Card IndustryExperience developing executive-level presentations, pitches, or QBRsSkills in distilling complex data into clear narrativesExperience with financial modeling, budgeting, or revenue tracking for partner businessesComfort using tools like Excel, Tableau, or financial dashboardsProficient in PowerPoint and ability to create decks and presentations to internal and external stakeholdersAbility to handle a multi-tasking environment, meet deadlines, and work across a wide range of high priority initiativesAbility to create and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationshipsEntrepreneurial, proactive, self-motivated, and enthusiastic in natureA genuine desire and interest in Sports from a hobby perspectiveThe 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.Subject to applicable laws, Fanatics Collectibles may choose to run a background check.Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don''t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including Fanatics domain). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at ..... full job details .....