Manager/Senior Manager Licensing and Partnerships - Fanatics Collectibles

Fanatics, Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading collectibles company in London is seeking a Senior Manager for Licensing & Partnerships Football. This role requires managing relationships with International Football licensors and creating compelling business presentations. Candidates should have a strong background in the collectibles industry, analytical skills, and the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships. This full-time position is office-based, 5 days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the Collectibles or Trading Card Industry.
• Ability to create executive-level presentations and reports.
• Skill in data analysis and financial tracking.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building skills in professional settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with International Football licensors.
• Develop compelling business updates and strategic proposals.
• Analyze partner financials to support decision-making.
• Streamline communication and project execution with partners.

Skills

Strong knowledge of the Collectibles or Trading Card Industry

Experience developing executive-level presentations

Skills in distilling complex data into clear narratives

Experience with financial modeling

Comfort using tools like Excel, Tableau

Proficient in PowerPoint

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to create strong stakeholder relationships

Entrepreneurial and pro-active

Genuine interest in Sports

Tools

Excel

Tableau

PowerPoint

Job description

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Job Description

The Senior Manager, Licensing & 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, & entertainment will likely find themselves a strong cultural fit. This role reports directly into the Senior Director of Football Partnerships, Licensing & 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 stakeholders
• Review and assess partner financials and P&Ls to evaluate performance, identify trends, and support data-driven recommendations, e.g. for product innovations
• Develop 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 process
• Support 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 opportunities
• Internal communication & 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 agreement
• Refine internal and external processes to streamline communication, contract management, and project execution with partners

Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge of the Collectibles or Trading Card Industry
• Experience developing executive-level presentations, pitches, or QBRs
• Skills in distilling complex data into clear narratives
• Experience with financial modeling, budgeting, or revenue tracking for partner businesses
• Comfort using tools like Excel, Tableau, or financial dashboards
• Proficient in PowerPoint and ability to create decks and presentations to internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to handle a multi-tasking environment, meet deadlines, and work across a wide range of high priority initiatives
• Ability to create and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
• Entrepreneurial, proactive, self-motivated, and enthusiastic in nature
• A genuine desire and interest in Sports from a hobby perspective

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.

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