What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief of Staff - Business Strategy position at Fanatics?
Job Description
Are you ready to make a big impact in a fast-paced, high-growth environment? Fanatics is looking for an exceptional Chief of Staff - Business Strategy to partner directly with our President of Specialty Businesses & New Ventures to drive high-impact initiatives and shape the future of our business.
This is an unparalleled opportunity to work closely with an executive leading a portfolio that generates hundreds of millions in revenue across two rapidly growing businesses. You'll play a pivotal role in accelerating growth through M&A, international expansion, and other strategic initiatives, gaining exposure to all aspects of running a global powerhouse.
As Chief of Staff - Business Strategy, you'll be immersed in everything from evaluating and integrating M&A targets to optimizing fulfillment and warehouse operations, building HR organizations, and developing high-level budget and board presentations. It's an exciting, hands-on role that will provide unparalleled operational experience across diverse functions – perfect for anyone aspiring to be an executive leader, pursue an MBA, or dive deeper into the sports industry.
You’ll have the chance to work directly with top athletes and leagues, bringing your strategic insights to the forefront while navigating a fast-moving and dynamic environment. If you’re looking for a challenge and want to be at the heart of scaling a global business, this role is for you!
Key Responsibilities
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.
About The Team
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.com.
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:
Are you ready to make a big impact in a fast-paced, high-growth environment? Fanatics is looking for an exceptional Chief of Staff - Business Strategy to partner directly with our President of Specialty Businesses & New Ventures to drive high-impact initiatives and shape the future of our business.
This is an unparalleled opportunity to work closely with an executive leading a portfolio that generates hundreds of millions in revenue across two rapidly growing businesses. You'll play a pivotal role in accelerating growth through M&A, international expansion, and other strategic initiatives, gaining exposure to all aspects of running a global powerhouse.
As Chief of Staff - Business Strategy, you'll be immersed in everything from evaluating and integrating M&A targets to optimizing fulfillment and warehouse operations, building HR organizations, and developing high-level budget and board presentations. It's an exciting, hands-on role that will provide unparalleled operational experience across diverse functions – perfect for anyone aspiring to be an executive leader, pursue an MBA, or dive deeper into the sports industry.
You’ll have the chance to work directly with top athletes and leagues, bringing your strategic insights to the forefront while navigating a fast-moving and dynamic environment. If you’re looking for a challenge and want to be at the heart of scaling a global business, this role is for you!
Key Responsibilities
- Develop detailed reports, presentations, and business models to support strategic planning.
- Manage executive communications, including drafting reports, presentations, and key messages.
- Conduct in-depth research and data analysis to support business decisions and executive initiatives.
- Oversee and drive cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and priorities.
- Collaborate with various departments and serve as a liaison between senior leadership and internal/external stakeholders.
- Support project execution by tracking progress and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Leverage analytical tools such as Excel, Tableau, or Power BI to visualize data insights.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
- 2 years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, or a related strategic role.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with experience engaging stakeholders at various levels.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
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.
About The Team
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.com.
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
