Fanatics

Associate Manager Trade Marketing

Fanatics$85K — $110K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years in content production or related marketing roles
  • Experience with CMS or digital signage platforms
  • Strong project management capabilities
  • Exceptional detail-oriented mindset and QA skills
  • Ability to manage vendor relationships and troubleshoot effectively

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the in-store screen network
  • Program screen content according to marketing and store needs
  • Ensure screens are updated and accurate
  • Manage content launch sequencing for optimal customer experience
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams on content alignment
  • Serve as primary contact for screen network vendors
  • Monitor and improve operational workflows for efficiency

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Employee discounts on fan merchandise
  • Opportunities for professional development and career growth
Full Job Description
About the Role

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking an Associate Trade Marketing Manager to own the day-to-day programming, execution, and optimization of our in-store screen network. This role will sit within the Trade Marketing team and be responsible for ensuring screen content is current, accurate, operationally sound, and aligned with product launches, in-store priorities, and account needs.

This person will serve as the central operator of the screen network - managing content intake, QA, deployment, programming logic, and vendor coordination, while partnering cross-functionally with trade marketing, creative, sales, product marketing, and account-facing teams.

The ideal candidate is a highly detail-oriented executor with experience in digital signage, content operations, and cross-functional production workflows.

This position reports to the Global Trade Marketing Manager. This is an in-office position (NYC or LA).

What You'll Do

Screen Network Programming & Execution
  • Own the day-to-day operation of the in-store screen network across Fanatics Collectibles locations and partner environments.
  • Program screen content based on release calendars, marketing priorities, store needs, and product availability.
  • Ensure screens are always current, accurate, and reflective of what is actually happening in-store.
  • Manage launch sequencing across the network, including pre-launch, launch, and post-launch content rotations.
  • Execute content planning that balances hero products, chase items, and more attainable products to create a compelling customer-facing experience.
  • Oversee multi-screen behavior and logic, including takeovers, content spreads, resets, and network consistency.


Content Intake, Asset Management & QA
  • Manage content intake from internal and external sources, including marketing toolkits, sell sheets, product-and-packaging materials and PDP content.
  • Review, organize, and prepare assets for deployment across the screen network.
  • Conduct QA on all creative and product assets before launch to ensure accuracy, quality, formatting, and compliance with programming standards.• Identify missing or incomplete assets early and work cross-functionally to close gaps before launch windows.


Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Partner closely with Trade Marketing, Brand Creative, Product Marketing, Sales, and Operations teams to align screen content with broader commercial priorities.
  • Ensure screen programming reflects the realities of the field, including inventory availability, account tiering, and assortment differences.
  • Adjust programming as needed to support store-specific or account-specific needs.
  • Maintain strong internal communication so stakeholders understand timing, requirements, and execution status for upcoming screen content.


Vendor Management & Technical Coordination
  • Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for screen network vendors and CMS/platform partners.
  • Submit content requests, coordinate updates, and manage troubleshooting related to screen playback, scheduling, and system issues.
  • Monitor network performance and flag issues proactively to minimize downtime or content errors.
  • Help improve operational workflows with vendor partners over time to increase efficiency and reliability.


Optimization & Continuous Improvement
  • Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of screen programming, workflows, and templates.
  • Identify opportunities to improve content operations, asset standards, deployment processes, and programming logic.
  • Recommend process improvements that reduce manual work, improve speed to launch, and increase accuracy across the network.
  • Support the development of repeatable best practices for screen programming as the network grows.
  • Oversee and monitor monthly budget spends


What Success Looks Like
  • Screens are never stale, incorrect, or disconnected from current commercial priorities.
  • Weekly releases and major product launches are reflected seamlessly and on time.
  • Screen content consistently aligns with what stores carry and what customers can buy.
  • Cross-functional partners trust the screen network as an accurate and reliable channel.
  • Vendor coordination is smooth, responsive, and proactive.
  • Internal escalations from shops or teams are minimal due to strong execution and QA.


Experience Needed
  • 4+ years of experience in content production, digital signage, content operations, or related execution-focused marketing roles.
  • Experience working in a CMS, digital signage platform, or other content programming environment.
  • Strong operational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple timelines and priorities simultaneously.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a strong QA mindset.
  • Experience coordinating across creative, marketing, sales, and operational stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working through ambiguity in fast-moving launch environments.
  • Ability to manage external vendors and troubleshoot execution issues with urgency and clarity.
  • Understanding of collectibles, retail environments, licensed products, or consumer goods is preferred.


Ideal Profile
  • Highly detail-oriented and process-driven.
  • Strong executor who thrives in running systems day-to-day.
  • Comfortable owning recurring workflows and keeping many moving pieces organized.
  • Practical, reliable, and solutions-oriented.
  • Able to move quickly without sacrificing quality or accuracy


The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to Los Angeles and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

Los Angeles Salary Range

$85,000-$110,000 USD

The salary range represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. This salary range is specific to New York City and may not be applicable to other locations. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. For information about our benefits, please visit https://benefitsatfanatics.com/

NYC Salary Range

$95,000-$120,000 USD

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About Fanatics

Fanatics is a leading retailer of licensed sports merchandise. The company was founded in 1995 and has grown to become the largest online retailer of officially licensed sports merchandise in the world. Fanatics offers a wide range of products, including jerseys, hats, and other apparel, as well as collectibles and memorabilia. The company has partnerships with all major sports leagues and teams, as well as with individual athletes. Fanatics is committed to providing a seamless shopping experience for its customers and has invested heavily in technology and logistics to ensure fast and reliable delivery.
Learn more about Fanatics
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1995

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