Senior Customer Support Associate at Fanatics

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

30.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Support, Escalation Management, Social Media Support, Real-time Assistance, Judgment, Discretion, Urgency, Policy Knowledge, Case Documentation, Refund Execution, Process Improvement, Communication, Attention To Detail, Multitasking, Prioritization, Time Management

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

About the team: Fanatics Collectibles is a new company working at the intersection of collectibles and technology. Backed by some of the best investors, sports properties, and operators in the world, we’re integrating with Fanatics’ global digital sports platform (inclusive of 900 sports relationships and more than 80 million fans) to reimagine the collectibles business. About the role: Fanatics Collectibles is the licensed trading card division of Fanatics – a global digital sports platform that allows fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Collector Support is core to our business, reflecting the same passion as the fans we serve. These roles have historically led to advancement into Customer Experience, Product, and Brand Management. We’re looking for proactive, detail-oriented individuals eager to grow within a fast-paced, evolving environment. #LI-Remote Senior Customer Support Associates act as escalation specialists within our broader support team, resolving high-priority issues from internal teams, social media, and executive channels. Operating remotely in US hours, Sr CSAs provide direct customer support, assist Tier 1 advisors with real-time challenges, and ensure consistent handling of public and private escalations while maintaining high service standards across channels. What you’ll be doing: * Respond to complex and high-priority customer contacts across email, phone, and chat, applying sound judgment to drive resolution. * Manage escalations from internal teams, executive channels, and public-facing platforms such as X, Instagram, and Facebook. * Manage escalated contacts involving high-value or VIP collectors, ensuring sensitive issues are handled with discretion, urgency, and consistent executive-level support expectations. * Monitor social channels for brand- or exec-tagged posts, engaging publicly or via DM using assigned tools to resolve issues quickly and professionally. * Support daily service operations by flexing across regions to help stabilize global coverage during periods of high volume. * Provide peer-level guidance to Tier 1 agents, supporting workflow continuity and reinforcing best practices across shifts. * Maintain up-to-date knowledge of product releases, collector policies, and tooling to deliver accurate and timely support. * Identify, quantify, and escalate emerging or systemic issues impacting the collector experience. * Document all case activity thoroughly in support platforms to ensure clear handoffs and visibility. * Execute administrative tasks including refunds, returns, and stock allocations in accordance with regional policy. * Participate in process improvement efforts, providing feedback and insight to help evolve tools, workflows, and policies. What we’re looking for: * Minimum 3 years of customer support or related experience, preferably in a fast-paced, high-volume environment * Strong understanding of the trading cards and collectibles industry, including collector behavior and product lifecycles * Proven ability to resolve complex or escalated issues with professionalism, empathy, and sound judgment * Experience handling public-facing issues, including social media support or executive-level escalations, is preferred * Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage sensitive conversations across diverse customer profiles * Strong attention to detail and consistent documentation habits in CRM or case management systems * Comfortable navigating multiple platforms and tools simultaneously (Genesys, Shopify, Stripe, etc.) * Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel * Confident working independently while contributing to team-wide priorities in a distributed, remote setting * Strong multitasking, prioritization, and time management abilities * Flexible schedule availability, including evenings, weekends, and high-demand periods (e.g., product drops, seasonal events) * Willingness to provide peer-level support and contribute to onboarding or process improvement initiatives The salary range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/an hour, which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training. 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 email address (including @collectfanatics.com). For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers [http://www.fanaticsinc.com/careers]. 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 Collectibles is a new model and vision for the hobby, fundamentally changing the experience for current and future collectors, leagues, and players across many U.S. and international professional and college sports. The organization has long-term, exclusive rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards for several sports and entertainment properties, including MLB, MLBPA, the Premier League, MLS, UFC, Formula 1 as well as Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars, among others. In January 2022, Fanatics Collectibles announced the acquisition of Topps, establishing the preeminent licensed trading card brand as the cornerstone of Fanatics’ trading cards and collectibles business, and jumpstarted its MLB and MLBPA rights to design, manufacture and distribute trading cards

Responsibilities

Senior Customer Support Associates act as escalation specialists, resolving high-priority issues from internal teams, social media, and executive channels via email, phone, and chat. They also provide peer-level guidance to Tier 1 agents and manage escalated contacts involving high-value collectors.