Job Descrption
Fanatics Collectibles is looking for an Talent Partnerships Manager, who will be a center point between talent, agencies and Fanatics Collectibles in the procurement of rights and services to support our products. The Talent Partnerships Manager will work closely with internal resources including Product Development, Operations, Legal, e-Commerce, Marketing, Content, Events, Customer Service, as well as manage relationships with external agencies. Fanatics Collectibles is a dynamic and fast-paced environment and we are seeking someone who is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a team environment with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the generation, signing, and managing of agreements for talent across licensed entertainment products.
- Foster and maintain relationships with agents, talent associations, entertainment licensors, and industry contacts.
- Act as liaison between Fanatics Collectibles and agents/talent for the coordination of talent signings and activations.
- Work directly with Product Development to create/review product subject lists, provide guidance on talent relations, give cost insights on a per-talent basis, analyze procurement needs and manage operational deadlines.
- Manage and communicate autograph procurement developments and ongoing issues to product development and operation teams on ongoing basis.
- Partner with Marketing to support key campaigns and activations
- Oversee lifecycle of contracts while monitoring dates of legal significance such as expirations and options.
- Ensure compliance to contractual obligations ensuring all services are executed.
- Responsible for managing the performance of internal direct reports.
Requirements:
- 6+ years of experience in related field (talent agency, entertainment marketing, talent management).
- 2+ years of employee management responsibility.
- Self-confident, energetic, pro-active, organized, highly detailed and goal oriented.
- Independent thinker, excellent judgement and professional demeanor.
- Proven track record of generating, negotiating and finalizing deals.
- Works well under pressure, able to meet tight deadlines and thrive in changing circumstances; enjoys a fast-paced environment.
- Team oriented with ability to interact with personnel across the organization.
- Strong passion and comprehensive knowledge of entertainment and sports a plus
- Exceptional written and oral communication; proven ability to manage relationships.
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Schedule flexibility for travel.
- Bachelor’s degree.
Please submit a cover letter that includes your compensation expectations with your resume.
The salary range for this position is $100,000- $140,000, 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.
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.
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