Director, Collectibles Portfolio Management

Fanatics Inc.

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 174,000 - 216,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Fanatics Collectives is seeking a Director to own the inventory portfolio for Instant Rips, making capital allocation decisions in a fast-moving market. You will set pricing and margins while leading a team of portfolio managers to optimize balance sheet risk and profitability.

You will collaborate with Instant Rips product, Finance, Commercial, Marketplace, and B2B partners, reporting outcomes to senior leadership and shaping the collector experience through disciplined risk and pricing

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.
10+ years in trading, portfolio management, inventory or sourcing; 3+ years leading teams.
Proven ability to own buying decisions and manage balance sheet risk.
Strong understanding of trading cards, collectibles or illiquid markets.

Responsibilities

Own portfolio strategy and P&L with revenue, retention, and margin targets.
Manage balance sheet exposure including position sizing, aging inventory, and liquidity.
Define risk framework with exposure limits and markdown policies.
Oversee packaging economics, EV, and margins with Commercial and Finance.
Build and run live ops for drops, calendar events, and partnerships.
Lead sourcing roadmap with Product, Design, and Engineering to improve liquidity.
Develop and maintain a B2B order book aligning inventory with partner demand.
Drive customer lifecycle strategies from first rip to VIP and maximize LTV.
Run experiments on pricing, pack mechanics, and CRM; report to senior leadership.