Sales Account Manager - Mitchell & Ness at Fanatics

Jacksonville, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales strategy, Relationship management, Account management, Data analysis, Strategic planning, Marketplace planning, Merchandising, Marketing, Supply chain management, Sales forecasting, Presentation skills, Communication skills, Organizational skills, Excel, Word, Analytical skills

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

At Fanatics Commerce, we’re more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise – we’re a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: We Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team. ROLE OVERVIEW The Account Manager focuses on managing and further developing relationships, unique sales strategies and acts as a direct partner to a key account/client that is strategically important to the Mitchell & Ness business. The role will bring a data driven, storytelling approach to understanding opportunities, strengths, and objectives of the customer base. Excellent relationship management skills are required in addition to an analytical and strategic approach - successful strategic account management is critical to effective job performance. The role will contribute to the creation & execution of integrated marketplace plans working with merchandising, marketing & supply chain to leverage the appropriate skills to build & deliver customer growth. The number one goal for this role is to build strategic partnerships & team leadership that drives profitable & sustainable sales growth. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: * Support Sr. Account Manager Sales by driving new business growth through selling solutions to team shops & accounts * Research and understand the customer base - business goals, objectives, and challenges * Drive weekly updates with customers * Own operations update meetings internally with all proper stakeholders * Ability to communicate recommendations effectively to the appropriate level of leadership within leadership team of top retailers * Propose solutions to deliver quantifiable business value through an integrated relationship * Work closely with sales operations team to analyze weekly POS for key accounts, present proposed new orders for replenishment/chase and drive sales opportunities * Communicate accurate and timely forecasts to multiple layers of leadership both internally and externally * Preparation of and execution to sales plans, events, campaigns * Deliver strong performance against required sales/revenue targets. * Knowledge and/or passion for sports WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM: * Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent work experience. A minimum of 5 years of sales experience in the licensed sports industry at revenue level of $3M. * Direct experience as an account manager in licensed sports at mass/mid/SG retailers * Demonstrated ability to build customer relationships that resulted in sales growth * Must be able to maintain effective internal relationships to facilitate sales * Proven track record of identifying growth opportunities that resulted in sales growth * Demonstrated management skills * Demonstrated passion for professional or college sports (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, etc) * Strong strategic selling skills * Strong analytical skills to be able to understand and interpret account financials * Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation) * Excellent organizational and planning skills * Intermediate computer skills to include Excel and Word At Fanatics, we value transparency and honesty. If you don’t meet every single requirement, that’s okay – we still want to hear from you! We believe in the power of diverse experiences and talents. If you’re excited about the role and confident that you can contribute, don’t hesitate to apply. We’re genuinely interested in how your unique skills and perspective can help us build something amazing together. Where You’ll Work and What’s required: * Jacksonville, FL – Fanatics HQ * Ability to travel up to 15% What’s in it for you: Culture: Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, you’ll be empowered to help shape a our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes. Benefits: We provide a wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance, including wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners, paid maternity paternity leave, and infertility treatment. Additionally, we offer flexible time off to help you recharge, along with a competitive 401k plan to support your financial future. At Fanatics, we’re dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life. 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. 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

Responsibilities

The Account Manager is responsible for managing and developing relationships with key accounts to drive profitable and sustainable sales growth. They will create and execute integrated marketplace plans while collaborating with merchandising, marketing, and supply chain teams.