Product Manager - Topps Trading Card, China

Shanghai · On-site

About this role

Fanatics Collectibles is seeking a Product Manager to join our dynamic Product Development team. The Product Manager, Topps Trading Cards will report directly to the Director of Product, Topps Trading Cards 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.

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 @collectfanatics.com).  For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers.

Company at a glance

The Topps Company, Inc. is the iconic, preeminent leader in physical and digital collectibles. Acquired by Fanatics Collectibles in January 2022, Topps is the company's cornerstone licensed trading card brand.
Founded in 1938, The Topps Company started in confections with "Topps Gum" (later introducing Bazooka Bubble Gum) and released its first trading card set in 1950. Today, the company produces trading cards and collectibles, custom cards, memorabilia, sticker album collections and more related to iconic and pop culture brands such as Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, Star Wars, Bundesliga, UEFA Champions League, World Wrestling Entertainment and Garbage Pail Kids. Fanatics Collectibles has also secured long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several additional sports properties, including NBA, NBPA and NFLPA, in the coming years.

Topps’ Digital Apps division produces, develops and operates mobile applications that give you access to an exclusive digital card collection at your fingertips that are sold via the Apple and Google app stores under the brand names BUNT, KICK, NHL SKATE, Star Wars Card Trader, The Walking Dead Universe Collect, WWE SLAM, Marvel Collect! and Disney Collect! https://play.toppsapps.com/.

Headquartered in New York City, Topps maintains offices in several countries including the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, India and Brazil.

Team Size201-500 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustryManufacturing
Location
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Websitetopps.com
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