Retail Associate - University of North Carolina Team Store

Fanatics Inc.; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Fanatics Inc is hiring a Retail Associate for the University of North Carolina Team Store in Chapel Hill. In this crucial role, the Retail Associate will enhance fan experiences during home games and special events, ensuring a top-notch shopping experience.

Successful candidates will have strong customer service skills, previous retail experience, and the ability to work flexible hours. Join Fanatics and contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on collaboration and growth.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous retail, customer service, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet fans and assist in making their shopping experience enjoyable.
• Process sales transactions using the POS system.
• Maintain professional standards representing the Fanatics brand.
• Identify opportunities to improve fan experiences.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Sales operations

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Retail Associate - University of North Carolina Team Store

Job Description

Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, operating a vertically integrated platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers officially licensed apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major leagues, teams, and events worldwide. With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in-venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world's most iconic sports properties.

At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day—building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with entrepreneurial speed, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.

As we continue to scale our global platform, the Retail Associate will play a critical role in contributing to business growth, elevating fan experiences, and delivering measurable impact. This role will help strengthen the fan connection, support business performance, and contribute to how we serve hundreds of millions of fans worldwide.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Retail Associate delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights. Home game shifts are considered a core responsibility of the position and may include pre‑game, in‑game, and post‑game operational support.

HOW WILL YOU DRIVE IMPACT

Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes.

Fan & Customer Impact

• Greet fans and ask questions to help make their shopping experience an enjoyable one
• Make recommendations based on observations and conversations with fans
• Help execute a brand connection by ensuring fans enjoy a top‑notch shopping experience
• Maintain sales floor and/or stockroom standards with an eye to detail

Ownership & Execution

• Process sales transactions via the Fanatics Point of Sale System (POS)
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and customer service to ensure the Fanatics Brand and Team/League are always positively represented
• Perform additional responsibilities as directed by the management team

Innovation & Problem Solving

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, products, or fan experiences
• Apply creative thinking and new approaches to solve complex challenges
• Act with urgency and adapt quickly in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment

Team & Leadership Impact

• Collaborate cross‑functionally to drive shared goals and team outcomes

Build strong partnerships across the organization to deliver results

We are building a future‑ready organization. This role is expected to:

• Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes
• Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance
• Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working
• Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Previous retail, customer service, or hospitality experience preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, home games, and special events
• Reliable attendance and punctuality
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout scheduled shifts, as well as lift, carry, and move merchandise weighing up to 25 pounds
• Maintain a professional appearance and represent the Fanatics brand positively

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred

At Fanatics, we operate with a BOLD mindset—We Build Championship Teams, we're Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast‑paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.

• Greet fans and ask questions to help make their shopping experience an enjoyable one
• Make recommendations based on observations and conversations with fans
• Help execute a brand connection by ensuring fans enjoy a top not‑ch shopping experience
• Maintain sales floor and/or stockroom standards with an eye to detail
• Process sales transactions via the Fanatics Point of Sale System (POS)
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and customer service to ensure the Fanatics Brand and Team/League are always positively represented
• Perform additional responsibilities as directed by the management team

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age, High School graduate or equivalent
• Past experience working in retail or sales preferred
• Ability to work independently and responsibly in a fast‑paced environment
• Availability to work extended hours on game days and during events
• Foreign language skills are a plus

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess a fun, professional demeanor
• Demonstrated ability to build product knowledge of Team/League inventory
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in fast paced environments, servicing a diverse fan base
• Ability to maintain high standards of organization and cleanness
• Proven ability to overcome obstacles while maintaining a positive, can do attitude

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit stand, reach, bend and move about the facility as needed
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Game Day scheduling may have exposure to various weather elements (rainy, windy, cold, high temperatures, etc.) if assigned location is outside of the shop

Job Info

• Posting Date 06/23/2026, 01:53 PM
• Locations 104 Stadium Dr, Chapel Hill, NC, 27515, US (On‑site)