Sr Account Manager - MLB jobs in United States
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Fanatics · 4 days ago

Sr Account Manager - MLB

Fanatics is a leader in licensed sports merchandise, committed to innovation and enhancing the fan experience. The Senior Account Manager will lead strategic planning and sales execution for the company's largest accounts, developing sales strategies and managing key relationships with major retail partners.

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Responsibilities

Lead strategic planning and sales execution for the company’s largest and most complex accounts
Serve as the senior relationship manager with key team, league, and retail partner leadership
Develop strategic sales roadmaps, promotional calendars, and growth plans tailored to each major account
Design and launch campaigns, programs, and sales initiatives to be executed by Account Managers across territories
Collaborate with cross-functional partners across merchandising, planning, licensing, and operations to ensure seamless execution and fulfillment
Deliver performance recaps, insights, and recommendations directly to senior internal and external stakeholders
Lead seasonal business reviews and top-to-top meetings with retail and licensing partners
Synthesize market, customer, and POS data to proactively drive business decisions and influence cross-functional partners
Identify and recommend replenishment and chase opportunities aligned to market demand and customer needs
Partner closely with Sales Operations and Planning to align on forecasts, inventory strategies, and in-season management
Provide coaching, guidance, and thought leadership to Account Managers
Serve as a key contributor to cross-functional initiatives that impact how the business engages and grows its customer base

Qualification

Strategic account managementSales strategy developmentExecutive communicationAnalytical skillsSports industry experienceCollaborationCoachingGuidanceInfluencing skillsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
7+ years of experience in strategic account management or sales, preferably with major retail or licensing partners
Demonstrated success in growing high-value accounts and leading complex sales engagements
Strong ability to craft and execute strategic plans with measurable business outcomes
Executive presence and excellent communication skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights
Collaborative leadership style with a proven ability to influence across departments and levels
Ability to travel for partner meetings, events, and other related activities

Preferred

Passion for sports and experience working within or alongside major sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, NCAA)

Benefits

Wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners
Paid maternity paternity leave
Infertility treatment
Flexible time off
Competitive 401k plan

Company

Fanatics

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Fanatics is a sports merchandise retailer that manufactures fan gear and jerseys across retail channels. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$4.9B
Key Investors
Clearlake Capital GroupNational Football LeagueAlameda Research
2022-12-06Private Equity· $700M
2022-03-02Private Equity· $1.5B
2022-01-01Series Unknown· $10M

Leadership Team

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Joseph Bozich
Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
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Michael Mahan
CEO
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