Associate Athlete Relations jobs in United States
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Fanatics · 3 days ago

Associate Athlete Relations

Fanatics is a leading global digital sports platform dedicated to enhancing the fan experience. They are seeking an Athlete Relations Associate to support the planning and execution of athlete memorabilia signings and events, acting as a key liaison with professional athletes, teams, and agents.

eSportsManufacturingRetailSporting GoodsSports

Responsibilities

Lead and support the execution of athlete memorabilia signings, events and virtual appearances
Serve as a key liaison with athletes, agents and internal departments throughout the signing process and contract
Support the tracking and logistics of product, athlete requests and contract assets for our partnerships
Communicate clearly and effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners
Maintain accurate records and reconcile expense reports for signing-related activities
Represent Fanatics with professionalism and enthusiasm at Fanatics events which involve extensive travel, manual labor, nights, weekends and holidays

Qualification

Sports knowledgeEvent managementRelationship managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem-solvingEnthusiasmCollaborationFlexibility

Required

1-3 years of experience in sports, events, relationship management, or related fields
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized with the ability to multitask and problem-solve in time-sensitive situations
Proven ability to collaborate across departments and manage relationships with high-profile individuals
Passion for working within a highly collaborative and driven team
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, along with heavy travel

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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