Licensing Coordinator

Job Description

Company Overview Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform to ignite and harness the passions of fans and maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally. Optimizing these long-standing partnerships, a database of more than 80 million global consumers and a trusted, recognizable brand name, Fanatics is expanding beyond its position as a global leader for licensed sports merchandise to now becoming a next-gen digital sports platform, featuring an array of offerings for fans across the sports ecosystem. The Fanatics family of companies currently includes Fanatics Commerce, a vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today’s 24/7 mobile-first economy; Candy Digital, a digital collectibles company that is partnering with prominent sports properties, including MLB and MLBPA, to build an official NFT ecosystem; Fanatics Collectibles, through Topps as a cornerstone of the business, building a new model for the collectibles and trading cards hobby with top leagues and players association partners; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform. Fanatics’ partners include all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA) and hundreds of collegiate and professional teams, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs. As a market leader with more than 9,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives. 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. www.fanaticsinc.com Role Profile The Licensing Coordinator will be a member of the Fanatics Licensing Management team supporting day-to-day servicing of our partners business within FLM, designated licensees, and new business initiatives. Responsibilities GENERAL •Be a part of the Fanatics Licensing Management Professional team to create a positive partner experience for existing and prospective licensees •Develop strong working relationships across the Company to identify issues, overcome and tackle these issues, and expertly close deals within deadlines. SERVICING •Master FLM’s licensee management database (BrandComply) to conduct all business transactions between FLM, its clients, and licensees. •Act as a resource for licensees on the BrandComply system, including creating and distributing educational materials for licensees on the royalty reporting and artwork submission requirements and procedures and answering licensee questions on the system. •Ensure that the product is of the highest standard and oversee the product developments. •Ensure all product approvals are submitted to the licensors / clubs. •Update and maintaine approvals on the in house product development system •Liaise with Legal for contract process and contract facilitation including generating deal memos, long form agreements, and contract amendments. BUSINESS •Participate to tender processes and marketplace research in collaboration with Licensing Manager •Participate to renewals process in collaboration with Licensing Manager •Establish market study for new categories opportunities in collaboration with Licensing Manager FINANCIALS •Manage budget planning/tracking worksheets & monitor quarterly licensee royalty/sales performance. •Creation of quarterly business review presentations for partners with key insights and analytics of the business. •Liaise with Finance to ensure accurate royalty reporting and payments. DEVELOPMENT •Work with the FLM team to support a variety of projects •Liaise with Marketing/Partner Solutions team for licensee activations. •Support FLM’s legal efforts in addressing trademark-related matters including marketplace enforcement actions and contract compliance matters including frequent issuance of standard take-down notices to web sites and cease and desist notifications. •Support new business opportunities (i.e., learning/research, prospecting, evaluation). •Analysis of licensed sports apparel, merchandise and memorabilia marketplace This a great opportunity to join our fast-paced, dynamic and entrepreneurial business. We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity and inclusivity at Fanatics. Our commitment to inclusion drives us forward every day; across all races, gender, gender identities, age, sexual orientation, religion & spiritual beliefs, neurodiversity, disability and all identities of our people both current and future. If you have any requirement(s) for reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact us. Things We Care About · Your career growth, your ideas, your work-life balance, and your well-being. · Diversity and Inclusion · Our Company Culture and Values · Providing outstanding Company Perks and Benefits Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics or Fanatics Brand email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers 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. 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