What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensing Assistant position at Fanatics Retail Group Fulfillment, LLC?
The licensing assistant () works in a team environment to ensure league and non-league compliance for a broad assortment of high quality merchandise according to the unique licensing agreement for each entity. Tasks will be varied and include verification of artwork and color proofs, system data integrity for each product category, and concept and sample coordination and approvals. The successful candidate will have excellent internal and external communication skills, high attention to detail and the ability to manage priorities to deadline.
Essential Job Functions
Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.comEssential Job Functions
- Data entry and item set up for a wide variety of product categories across various licensors.
- Correspond directly with professional national sports leagues, colleges and universities, entertainment, racing and more.
- Coordinate and manage art concept proofing, shipment and tracking of product samples and final approval process for assigned properties.
- Support WinCraft sales and customer service staff to provide accurate and current information on item status and adjusting priorities and timelines as needed.
- Ensure that product is accurately labeled according to royalty requirements.
- Performs other duties as assigned
- High School education or its equivalent.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including basic to intermediate excel skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for use in dealing with customers, co-workers, and other department personnel.
- Ability to maintain a high level of mental/visual focus to achieve excellent level of accuracy.
- Continuous computer use required.
- Ability to remain on task and meet deadlines independently.
- Ability to maintain a highly collaborative and responsive attitude.
Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).
At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:
- Build Championship Teams
- Obsessed with Fans
- Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Determined and Relentless Mindset
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
