Job Description Fanatics Collectibles is a company working at the intersection of collectibles and technology. We are backed by some of the best investors, sports & entertainment properties and operators in the world. Fanatics Collectibles is integrating with Fanatics' global digital sports platform - which includes 900 sports relationships and >81 million reachable fans - to reimagine the collectibles business for the 21st century. Role Summary Fanatics Collectibles is looking for a Biz Ops rockstar to tackle some of the highest priority, highest complexity, and highest visibility initiatives on our Ops organization's strategic roadmap. This role reports directly to the Director of Business Operations who rolls directly to Fanatics Collectibles' SVP of Operations & Strategic Growth. This Biz Ops Associate and will simultaneously engage with several high-impact special projects that are cross-cutting across the organization. Given the Biz Ops team's end-to-end mandate, this role can expect to both 1) evaluate and scope potential strategic initiatives as well as 2) drive execution and ultimately ensure value capture. The ideal candidate is a highly flexible self-starter with top-notch analytical skills, a demonstrated propensity for solving difficult problems, and a clear team-first mindset. Candidates with a passion for sports, culture, & entertainment will likely find themselves a strong cultural fit. Within the first 6 months, you will...
- Help drive multiple high-impact business initiatives and, together with the Director and Biz Ops Team, work cross-functionally to ensure project success (e.g., Near/off-shoring efforts, new tools/tech platform development, strategic process change to enable growth, etc.)
- Set goals, report findings, deliver recommendations, and help present progress updates to the Fanatics Collectibles CSO and other key leaders
- Build robust business intelligence functionality to enable continuous business improvement and scalable growth
- Become a subject-matter-expert in all things Trading Cards!
The Ideal Candidate:
- 1-3 years of experience, with a preference for Management Consulting, Strategy, Finance / Accounting, or Biz Ops roles
- Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, accounting or similar preferred
- Strong quantitative modelling & analytical skills, excellent written & verbal communication skills, strong financial acumen
- Team-first mindset, with a passion for solving highly complex problems together
- Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work across a wide range of high priority initiatives in a fast-paced environment
- Confidence, intellectual curiosity, ability to cut through ambiguity, and a desire to learn
The salary range for this position is $110,000- $135,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. 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 leading licensor, producer, designer, and seller of physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets for entertainment and sports properties globally, as well as a manufacturer of physical and digital trading cards. It has secured exclusive licensing arrangements with major national professional sports leagues, including the MLB, NFL and the NBA, and related players associations, to produce physical and digital trading cards and other collectibles. Fanatics Collectibles also has partnerships with a number of individual international sports teams and leagues, as well as owners of other entertainment properties granting similar exclusive rights. Fanatics Collectibles recently announced Fanatics Live, expected to launch later in 2023, which will focus on transforming the digital shopping experience through personality-driven content and entertainment.