Associate Product Line Manager - Headwear

Fanatics - Tampa, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Tampa, FL

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Associate Product Line Manager for Headwear at Fanatics, Inc. is responsible for maintaining accurate product information across various platforms, supporting product line managers in planning and execution, and assisting in the development of new business opportunities. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with various teams while managing product-related processes and relationships with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate information across all product platforms including forecasts, pricing, product IDs, and imaging.
• Support Product Line Managers with line planning and cross matrix accountabilities at the channel, league, or assortment level.
• Assist in the creation and management of SOPs for all aspects of the product management process and calendar.
• Maximize existing programs and develop new business opportunities with the Product Management team and cross matrix partners.
• Provide regular communication to relevant teams regarding line development, seasonal performance, and changes in forecast.
• Assist with relationship and product management of sublicensees and external partners.
• Travel for sales meetings, account meetings, and tradeshows as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or Merchandising, or equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
• 2+ years of experience in retail or wholesale is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize workload, adapt to change, and maintain composure under pressure.
• Strong understanding of merchandising retail math and financial skills.
• Moderate experience with fashion, color, and trend analysis.
• Understanding of the product creation process is a plus.
• Moderate skill level in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as familiarity with data warehouses and database management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Product merchandising/creation experience (0 - 2 years).
• Sports fan.