Business Strategy Analyst

Fanatics Collectibles is looking for Business Strategy Analyst to support the highest priority, highest complexity, and highest visibility initiatives on our organization’s strategic roadmap. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in driving product strategy and performance and providing insights that shape the future of Collectibles. This role reports directly to the Manager, Strategy supporting the Sr. Director of Strategy. Strong candidates can expect to support multiple projects, gain exposure & tackle key business objectives across the organization. The ideal candidate is a highly flexible self-starter with top-notch analytical skills, a demonstrated propensity for solving difficult problems, and a clear team-first mindset. Candidates with a passion for sports, culture, & entertainment will likely find themselves a strong cultural fit. 

Role Responsibilities 

• Help drive multiple high-impact, long-term and ad-hoc business initiatives and, together with the Strategy team, work cross-functionally to ensure project success
• Actively plan and manage high visibility Collectibles programs; collaborate with key stakeholders to scope, research, and size opportunities
• Support demand forecasting and collaborate with Commercial and Product teams on product planning and go-to-market sales strategy 
• Set goals, report findings, deliver recommendations, and help present progress updates to the Fanatics Collectibles executives 
• Engage with a wide array of internal teams and channel partners to better understand industry dynamics and refine recommendations accordingly 
• Become a subject-matter-expert in all things Trading Cards! 

The Ideal Candidate

• 1–3 years of experience, preferably in Management Consulting, Strategy, or Business Operations roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Strong quantitative and analytical proficiency with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to stay organized, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple high-priority initiatives in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled in preparing and presenting reports and strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Proactive self-starter with a passion for solving complex problems, driving results, and continuous improvement.
• Confident, intellectually curious, and adept at navigating ambiguity with a strong desire to learn.

The salary range for this position is $95,000- $120,000, 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.

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