Product Manager - Topps Trading Cards - Tokyo, Japan

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.

Role Summary

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a Product Manager to join our dynamic Product Development team. The Product Manager, Quick Strike will report directly to the Director of Product, Quick Strike and support a portfolio of trading card brands across Sports and Entertainment with a specific focus on speed-to-market and new IP.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter that possesses both a creative and analytical mindset, a deep interest and knowledge of the sports and collectibles industries, and a clear team-first attitude. Candidates with a passion for sports, culture, & entertainment will find themselves a strong cultural fit. If you thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment in a space with tremendous potential and among some of the brightest minds in the business, Fanatics Collectibles is an excellent place to grow your career!

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of trading card products across sports and entertainment IP with an emphasis on speed to market and new IP.
• Capitalize on moments in real time by managing the development of print on demand collectibles.
• Manage a healthy P&L for large volume of brands and product releases.
• Proficiency creating and presenting to leadership and cross-functional teams a variety of presentations, including Product Descriptions and Sales Reports.
• Manage P&L for product releases across portfolio.
• Work across departments to ensure timeliness and quality of product deliverables to ensure best in market product is released.
• Collaborate with other Product Managers, Design, Operations, Marketing, Project Management, and Customer Service. Manage, collaborate with, and delegate tasks to Associate Product Manager.
• Capitalize and conceptualize new product opportunities based on market trends and patterns.
• Participate in the go-to-market strategy to support product adoption and development
• Act as a brand guardian and make sure all marketing deliverables adhere to brand guidelines and Fanatics Collectibles standards.

The Ideal Candidate

• 3-5+ years of experience in product development or related field.
• Enthusiasm and genuine excitement for big moments in sports, pop culture, trading cards, and collectibles.
• Expert-level knowledge of the Collectibles hobby and broad sports/entertainment IP.
• Strong analytical skills, excellent written & verbal communication skills, strong business & financial acumen
• Strong organizational & project management skills and a demonstrated ability to prioritize and remain flexible in high pressure situations.
• Strong command of data and ability to use data to inform strategies and tell a strong narrative.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Proficient in MS Office Suite with an emphasis on MS Excel and PowerPoint

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

Subject to applicable laws, Fanatics Collectibles may choose to run a background check.

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