eCommerce Associate Product Manager - Fanatics Collectibles

Fanatics Inc.; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading collectibles company in Milton Keynes is seeking an Associate Product Manager to oversee trading card projects, manage product release plans, and work closely with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of brand or product development experience, with a strong focus on sports knowledge and organizational skills. This is a full-time role that requires working on-site five days a week.

Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years brand or product development experience.
• Experience with consumer products or collectibles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Product Manager in creating the yearly product release plan.
• Manage subject lists and budgets to maximize quality of product content.
• Work with project management to ensure production deadlines are met.
• Partner with creative department for design approvals.
• Provide direction to marketing on product promotion.
• Oversee approvals process with licensors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Creative thinking

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Strong computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Overview

The Associate Product Manager works on trading card projects and helps execute the strategy set by the Product Manager. You will be in charge of executional activities across multiple properties that help ensure the products are of high-quality, delivered on-time and within budget. The role requires strict attention to detail, ability to manage multiple deadlines, and the ability to be fast and flexible in reacting to feedback from managers, cross-functional teams and licensors. This is a full time role, in the designated office 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist Product Manager in creating the yearly product release plan.
• Assist Product Manager on creation of product descriptions and ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage subject lists and budgets to maximize quality of product content.
• Work with project management to ensure production deadlines are met.
• Partner with creative department to assist in the review and approval of designs for each brand.
• Partner with editorial team to ensure content (e.g. image selection and text) is appropriate for each product.
• Assist in providing direction to marketing on product promotion.
• Oversee and liaise with licensors to implement a smooth approvals process for the projects that you are working on.
• Work with Product Manager to create go-to-market strategy for key releases.
• Comprehensive knowledge of sports, specifically Football (soccer).
• Knowledge of collectibles category and license trends.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills – Word, PowerPoint and Excel essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and oral.
• Creative and strategic thinking abilities.

Qualifications / Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• At least 2-3 years brand or product development experience.
• Consumer products or collectibles experience preferred.
• 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.