Assistant Buyer - Mitchell & Ness

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.

We are seeking a dynamic, energetic, hard-working Assistant Buyer with the ability to think creatively, be proactive, and make clear, well-reasoned decisions. We value individuals with drive, passion, and humility who can thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced culture. We’re looking for someone who will go above and beyond to contribute to the success of this world-class organization. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player and a self-starter who stays closely connected to the sports world—monitoring trends, team performance, and merchandise sell-through. This role is focused exclusively on Mitchell & Ness, working within our owned brand to manage product assortments, support the buying process, and drive top and bottom line results.

How you will make an impact:

• Monitor the sports world on a daily basis. The performance of leagues, teams, and players directly impact the merchandise buying decisions.
• Assist in creating Industry Leading Product Assortments for all leagues and all categories.
• Work with the management team to interpret data sets to assist with key business decisions
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships. Research and resolve vendor issues.
• Collaborate with other buying/planning teams for assistance with hot market and major sporting events
• Work collaboratively with advertising staff and allocation team to ensure that all ad orders are properly allocated
• Prepare, organize and run the creation of new products.
• Work on special projects as assigned by Buyer and or Merchandise Manager

What you bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Merchandising, or Business; or equivalent experience required
• Proactive, energetic, hard-working, intellectually curious and results-oriented
• Team player who can work effectively in a fast paced environment
• Solid negotiation skills and highly developed problem solving skills required
• Comfort working with all employee levels – from executives to the warehouse associates
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel products
• A passion in sports! 

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.

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.