Associate Product Manager - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - Fanatics Inc.

Description

The Associate Product Manager works on trading card projects and helps execute the strategy set by the Product Manager.

You will be in charge of executional activities across multiple properties that help ensure the products are of high-quality, delivered on time and within budget.

The role will require strict attention to detail, ability to manage multiple deadlines, and ability to be fast and flexible in reacting to feedback from managers, cross-functional teams, and licensors.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist Product Manager in creating the yearly product release plan

Assist Product Manager on creation of product descriptions and ensure deadlines are met

Manage subject lists and budgets to maximize quality of product content

Work with project management to ensure production deadlines are met

Partner with creative department to assist in the review and approval of designs for each brand

Partner with editorial team to ensure content (e.g., image selection and text) is appropriate for each product

Assist in providing direction to marketing on product promotion

Oversee and liaise with licensors to implement a smooth approvals process for the projects that you are working on

Work with Product Manager to create go-to-market strategy for key releases

Skills & Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

At least 2-3 years brand or product development experience

Consumer products or collectables experience preferred

Comprehensive knowledge of football, specifically National Team & Club Football

Knowledge of collectibles category & license trends

Ability to work in fast-paced team environment

Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize

Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Strong computer skills – Word, PowerPoint, and Excel essential

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – written and verbal

Creative and strategic thinking abilities

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.