Associate Product Line Manager - NFL Jerseys

About the position

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. Partners 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.

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.
• 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

Benefits

• Wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance
• Wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners
• Paid maternity paternity leave
• Infertility treatment
• Flexible time off
• Competitive 401k plan