Athlete Partnerships & Events Coordinator

Fanatics Collectibles; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fanatics Collectibles seeks an events specialist to execute athlete signings and manage on-site operations. You will coordinate logistics, asset handling, gifting, and on-site interactions with athletes, agents, and internal teams.

The role requires travel, nights and weekends, and strong communication skills. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with solid knowledge of MS Office and sports familiarity enhancing success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred and strong communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Superior communication skills on various levels; articulate writing and listening ability.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight lead times during hot market events.
• Sports knowledge a must for understanding signing events.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of athlete signing sessions, including logistics and asset handling.
• Assist game-used asset tracking for athletes.
• Source and coordinate athlete gifting from vendors for events.
• Serve as on-site liaison for athletes, agents, and internal teams.
• Coordinate athlete social posts with agents and marketing teams; track posting obligations.
• Reconcile monthly expense reports/receipts for signings.
• Maintain Fanatics’ on-site standards and athlete relationships.
• Travel extensively; work nights and weekends as needed.
• Provide post-event recaps and cross-functional follow-up.

Skills

Sports knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Sports knowledge a must

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fanatics Collectibles seeks an events specialist to execute athlete signings and manage on-site operations. You will coordinate logistics, asset handling, gifting, and on-site interactions with athletes, agents, and internal teams.

The role requires travel, nights and weekends, and strong communication skills. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with solid knowledge of MS Office and sports familiarity enhancing success in this fast-paced environment.