Fanatics

Sr. Director, Brand and Product Marketing

Fanatics$195K — $249K *
Media
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in a high-paced environment with a high-profile brand
  • Natural connector and communicator with leadership and team skills
  • Proven experience in marketing strategy and execution
  • Expertise in developing and executing marketing briefs and consumer campaigns
  • Track record of innovative results under tight deadlines
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with executive leadership
  • Strong strategic thinking skills with a passion for sports and collectibles

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for marketing initiatives across global properties
  • Lead the development and execution of marketing campaigns and product launches
  • Serve as marketing lead for strategic partnerships with leagues and brands
  • Ensure cohesive execution through cross-functional marketing alignment
  • Drive youth marketing initiatives by expanding partnerships in the trading card space
  • Develop and execute creator/influencer strategies to enhance brand equity
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to meet marketing objectives through creative activations

Benefits

  • Flexible hours and the ability to work remotely as needed
  • Opportunity to travel as required
  • Engagement with a passionate community in sports and collectibles
  • Access to a dynamic work environment within a high-impact team
  • Comprehensive benefits package as outlined by the company
Full Job Description
About the Team

Fanatics Collectibles is a new company operating at the intersection of collectibles, culture, and technology. Backed by world-class investors, operators, and sports & entertainment partners, we are building the global leader in next-generation collectibles. As part of the broader Fanatics ecosystem, we leverage a digital sports platform that spans over 900 sports properties and engages more than 81 million fans. Together, we are reimagining every part of the collectibles experience for fans, partners, and creators.

Summary: Fanatics Collectibles is looking for a Senior Director, Brand & Product Marketing to lead marketing across global properties. This role is a key member of the marketing leadership team, responsible for driving marketing that accelerates growth, strengthens brand equity, and deepens engagement within the trading card and collectibles ecosystem. The Senior Director will oversee core product marketing strategy and execution while leading high-impact growth areas including strategic partnerships, youth marketing, and creator/influencer programs.

The deliverables of this position include the following:
  • Business Planning development for global properties
  • Gathering and applying insights that drive marketing execution against global properties
  • Specific marketing plans and execution for global properties
  • Ongoing cross functional collaboration focused on positive impact for the Collector
  • Ongoing best practice sharing

This role is ideal for a forward-thinking leader who can translate strategy into execution, build scalable programs, and maintain strong relationships. This position will be responsible for handling a wide variety of duties, which include, but are not limited to the ones listed below.

What you will be doing...
  • Providing strategic leadership for integrated marketing initiatives across Fanatics Collectibles global properties
  • Leading the development and execution of marketing campaigns, activations and launches
  • Serve as the marketing lead for strategic partnerships, working closely Partners (e.g. Leagues, Sports/Entertainment Organizations, Partner Brands) to maximize the value of the joint relationship
  • Oversee cross-functional marketing alignment for Fanatics Collect by aligning marketing priorities ensuring cohesive execution
  • Own and evolve youth marketing initiatives, identifying new partners and driving expansion with existing partners across sports and leagues to introduce and grow the trading card hobby
  • Own creator/influencer strategy and execution to drive growth, brand equity, and community engagement
  • Clearly outline success for marketing executions while ensuring objectives and goals are met through creative activations & production
  • Collaborate cross-functionally across Brand, Product, Social, Content/Creative, Partnerships, Events, Fanatics Collect, Athlete, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless execution and alignment
  • Work effectively under pressure and utilize strong project management skills to meet deadlines


What you will bring...
  • 12+ years' experience in high-pace environment with a high-profile brand
  • Leadership, motivation, and team skills - a natural connector & communicator
  • Proven experience in marketing management & execution, strategy, campaign management or agency equivalent role
  • Expertise in planning, developing, and executing successful marketing briefs, brand activations, and consumer-led campaigns across a wide array of marketing activities
  • Track record of innovation and delivering results against tight deadlines
  • Ability to work directly with Executive Leadership
  • Ability to work autonomously while taking direction from leadership
  • Sound strategic thinking capabilities and the ability to anticipate trends and turn insights into actionable plans
  • Creative mind with an attention to detail but also the ability to see the big picture
  • Passionate about sports and consumer brands and knowledge of the trading card and collectibles space
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including meeting facilitation and presentation
  • Able to travel as needed; work flexible hours/days of week and weekends


Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics email address (including [redacted].com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers

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

$195,500-$249,550 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

$212,250-$271,250 USD

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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