Assistant Manager - Atlanta Falcons

Job Description

Company Overview Fanatics is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise and changing the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel and jerseys. Through an innovative, tech-infused approach to making and selling fan gear in today's on-demand culture, Fanatics operates more than 300 online and offline stores, including the e-commerce business for all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA), and more than 200 collegiate and professional team properties, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs (Manchester United, Real Madrid, Chelsea). Fanatics offers the largest collection of timeless and timely merchandise whether shopping online, on your phone, in stores, in stadiums or on-site at the world's biggest sporting events. At Fanatics, we’re a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support. We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience. About the Team Our global Fanatics Retail, In-Venue, and Special Events business spans North America, Europe and Asia supporting the NBA, NHL, NFL, MLB, MLS, NCAA, Ryder Cup, UEFA, leading European Football Clubs and Special Sporting Events globally. Our teams create a seamless shopping experience whether you're at home, at a game, or attending one of the world's biggest sporting events with online, mobile, and physical retail stores including flagship stores such as the NBA and NHL retail stores in New York City, professional sports stadium stores, college team stores, and live events such as the Kentucky Derby and golf’s Ryder Cup. Each store or event is designed with a tech-infused retail approach and our omni-channel operation enabling us to react in near real-time to capture all of the great moments in sports to ensure that product is available to fans in the heat of the moment. The Assistant Manager will report to the Associate General Manager and/or General Manager and work a rotating, full-time schedule including days, nights, weekends, extended hours on game days and during events. General Duties and Responsibilities: Drive operational excellence and strategic plans by performing actions that support company objectives Drive back of house operations, Lead stockroom organization Execute the implementation of all Company initiatives through clearly communicated objectives and team priorities Analyze metrics, daily operations, and P&L to identify opportunities and build initiatives Quickly adapt and deliver in a fast-paced, high growth environment while leading change Demonstrate and maintain the highest levels of fan experience Incorporate Fanatics values when planning daily operational excellence for the Team based off direction Recruit and build a strong team in partnership with Associate General Manager and/or General Manager while driving a culture of high performance and engagement that translates into an outstanding fan experience Assess internal talent and recommend a succession plan for employees Execute ‘Manager on Duty’ responsibilities when appropriate Education, Experience and Requirements Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred, not required Minimum two or more years of retail management experience, preferably flagship store/high profile Must possess effective communication and problem-solving skills, collaborative with strong influencing and interpersonal skills The highest level of integrity and ethics, both professional and personal Experience managing a team of non-exempt employees strongly preferred Showed strength in the Microsoft Office Suite and retail point of sales systems Travel as required to In-Venue Retail sites, hot markets and other business needs as assigned Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to identify key business metrics to develop appropriate plans to drive results Knowledge of fan base to ensure actions taken are in support of improving the needs of the marketplace Experience with retail finance, including P&L management Shown written and verbal communication skills Ability to lead operational excellence Ability to work independently while still adhering to company/departmental standards Ability to provide clear direction to achieve goals and assign tasks to all employees while offering support and follow up as necessary Understanding of basic employee relations to comply with company policies, state and/or local laws and union activity in applicable Ability to create an inclusive environment that fosters development of others; supports constructive conflict resolution Physical Demands: Regularly required to sit stand, reach, bend and move about the facility as needed Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. Game Day scheduling may have exposure to various weather elements (rainy, windy, cold, high temperatures, etc.) if assigned location is outside of the shop Fanatics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and, as a corporate practice, does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, hardworking, unified, and charged with crafting the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now. Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Fanatics recruiters will only contact applicants from an @fanatics.com or @fanatics.co.uk email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS/APPLICANTS : In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, informative history, criminal record, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future contract positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies. Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now. Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Fanatics recruiters will only reach out to applicants from an @fanatics.com or @fanatics.co.uk email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices. NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS/APPLICANTS : In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future contract positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies. Apply for this job