What are the responsibilities and job description for the Portfolio Manager position at Fanatics Live, Inc.?
About the Company
Fanatics Collect is a technology company dedicated to revolutionizing the world of collectibles. Every single day our team of experienced product leaders, engineers, creative thinkers, and operators obsesses over how to create the ultimate collector experience - from developing the most fun and entertaining live shopping experience with Fanatics Live, to building the most trusted and dynamic collector focused marketplace with PWCC (acquired in May 2023).
We have the unique advantage of being backed by Fanatics - the world’s largest sports merchandiser, with more than 900 global sports relationships, 90 million reachable fans, and exclusive licensing deals with the MLB, NFL, and NBA among many others - but we’re a small, nimble, ambitious team building products from the ground up.
If you're passionate about building world class products and share our love for sports fans and collectors, Fanatics Collect offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team creating the future of collecting.
About the Role
We are seeking a Portfolio Manager to oversee the curation, strategy, and go-to-market execution of our trading card inventory. This role is responsible for analyzing market trends, assembling high-value product sets, and developing sales strategies to optimize revenue and inventory performance.
The ideal candidate has deep expertise in the trading card market, a strategic mindset for pricing and packaging products, and a production-driven approach to managing inventory at scale. They will work closely with the Sourcing Manager to define buying requirements and ensure a well-balanced, profitable product portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze market trends and demand signals to guide portfolio decisions and product offerings
- Curate and assemble trading card sets, including the design and development of repacks to create compelling and collectible products
- Develop go-to-market sales strategies for acquired inventory, including pricing, bundling, and promotional planning
- Collaborate with the Sourcing Manager to define buying requirements that support portfolio goals
- Optimize inventory performance by balancing product availability, price positioning, and sell-through rates
- Work with design and production teams to ensure repackaged products meet quality standards and market expectations
- Coordinate with sales, marketing, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of sales strategies
- Track and report on key performance metrics, including inventory turnover, profit margins, and customer engagement with curated products
Ideal Candidate:
- Deep knowledge of the trading card market, including grading, valuation, and collector demand
- Experience in portfolio management, product curation, or category strategy within trading cards, collectibles, or retail/e-commerce
- Proven experience in designing and executing repackaged trading card products
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data, market trends, and pricing dynamics
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a production-driven mindset
- Ability to work cross-functionally with sourcing, sales, and marketing teams to drive profitable inventory strategies
In Los Angeles, the salary range for this position is $99,000 - $123,000, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. In New York City, the salary range is $107,000 - $134,000. These salary ranges are specific to Los Angeles or NYC 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.
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Salary : $107,000 - $134,000