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Fanatics

China-based licensed sports merchandise retailer

Ecommerce Assistant Manager

Full-Time
$100k - $120k
Mid
New York, NY, USA
In Person
Growth & MarketingPerformance & Paid Marketing
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Three to five years of experience in ecommerce, marketplace management, merchandising, digital operations, or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience managing Amazon Seller Central and/or Walmart Seller Center, including item setup, FBA/WFS shipment creation, listing management, and case management.
  • Strong proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets, with the ability to build, maintain, and analyze large datasets.
  • Experience owning product content, merchandising, and item setup across ecommerce or marketplace environments.
  • Experience managing external agencies, vendors, or marketplace partner relationships.
  • Ability to independently manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment and drive them to completion.
  • Ability to turn data into clear insights and recommended actions.
  • Experience working and leading cross-functionally with Operations, Analytics, Merchandising, Marketing, Finance, and Creative teams.
  • Ability to present findings and recommendations to leadership, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong proficiency in AI prompting, with the ability to automate manual tasks and improve team efficiency.
Responsibilities
  • Own and run the daily and weekly operating cadence for Amazon U.S. and Walmart.com, managing sales, traffic, conversion, Buy Box health, inventory position, and sell-through against allocation plans.
  • Own pre-order setup and go-live timing, making in-flight adjustments to capture demand ahead of street dates and reduce revenue cliffs between releases.
  • Manage listing health, pricing, and channel policy compliance, including Final Sale, and drive Seller Central and Walmart Seller Center escalations through resolution.
  • Identify competitive and reseller threats to Buy Box performance, pricing, and sales velocity, and drive corrective action plans to protect performance.
  • Own end-to-end item setup and launch management in Amazon Seller Central and Walmart Seller Center, driving each SKU through the full setup-to-street timeline across operations, content, and advertising workstreams.
  • Own and continuously improve the launch playbook across pre-order, street date, and post-launch stages to raise readiness standards and eliminate execution issues.
  • Lead cross-functional launch readiness with GTM, Creative, Logistics, and Operations, holding workstream owners accountable for content, inventory, and advertising milestones.
  • Manage launch sequencing across concurrent SKUs and channels to stabilize weekly revenue and keep multiple listings live at all times.
  • Own the quality and performance of Amazon and Walmart product detail pages, including titles, bullets, descriptions, imagery, A+ content, attributes, and taxonomy.
  • Gather product assets and manage revision cycles with the external content agency, Marketing, and Product teams.
  • Own merchandising for the Amazon and Walmart Brand Stores, keeping new releases, categories, and product tiles current with the live assortment.
  • Drive regular listing audits and content optimizations to keep product pages accurate, compliant, and aligned with brand and licensing requirements.
  • Oversee FBA and WFS shipments, partnering with Logistics and warehouse teams on labeling, preparation, palletization, bills of lading, and carrier pickups.
  • Manage inbound flow and fulfillment center check-in, escalating and resolving receiving delays that put street dates or Prime and two-day delivery availability at risk.
  • Own receiving reconciliation and reimbursement claims for lost or misrouted inventory, protecting revenue and margin.
  • Own inventory health and replenishment planning to keep top sellers in stock throughout their full demand window.
  • Manage the day-to-day execution and in-flight optimization of the phased advertising strategy across Amazon Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, and Sponsored Display, as well as Walmart Connect.
  • Make scale, trim, and cut decisions within established ROAS and TACoS guardrails, and recommend strategic adjustments based on campaign performance.
  • Own weekly advertising reporting and budget pacing across the launch calendar.
  • Serve as the operational lead for the Target DSV program, driving end-to-end launch readiness across item setup, content requirements, data and feed validation, and operational testing.
  • Partner with Ecommerce Operations, Logistics, and Technology teams to establish and manage DSV order flow, inventory alignment, and fulfillment requirements.
  • Own fulfillment SLA performance, service issue resolution, and launch-blocker escalation to keep the program on schedule.
  • Build the process documentation, trackers, and playbooks needed to scale the DSV model across additional assortment over time.
  • Own weekly and monthly business reporting across Amazon U.S., Walmart.com, and Target DSV, including sales, units, traffic, conversion, inventory status, returns, and advertising performance, and deliver the insights behind the numbers.
  • Build and own SKU-level sell-through and forecasting models using historical benchmarks, early sales reads, and launch assumptions to inform allocation planning.
  • Own progress tracking against sales, unit, and inventory goals, proactively surfacing risks, gaps, and upside opportunities with recommended actions.
  • Deliver leadership-ready recaps, post-launch analyses, and commercial planning materials that shape decision-making.
  • Drive 3P marketplace and Target DSV initiatives across functions, owning timelines, accountability, and next steps through completion.
  • Represent the channels in internal meetings, presenting performance, priorities, and recommendations.
  • Partner with Analytics and Data teams to evolve dashboards and reporting from manual pulls to automated pipelines, owning data validation and business requirements.
  • Anticipate blockers, create visibility into risks and dependencies, and drive decisions that keep priorities moving.
Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with DSV, dropship, or first-party retail partner operations, such as Target.
  • Experience with reporting or visualization tools such as Sigma, Snowflake, Power BI, or similar platforms.
  • Passion for sports, collectibles, and/or ecommerce.

About the company

Fanatics China is a joint venture between Fanatics Inc. and Hillhouse Capital that localizes and scales licensed sports merchandise for China. It designs, manufactures, and markets fan gear for Chinese consumers, operating a multi-channel model that includes building and running e-commerce sites for global leagues and teams, exploring online marketplaces, and developing physical retail concepts. Its product workflow combines technology, data, and on-demand manufacturing to manage the entire supply chain, enabling fast response to demand. The company differentiates itself through a China-focused approach backed by Hillhouse’s network and investments, its end-to-end vertical commerce model, and partnerships with hundreds of sports organizations, which together help it navigate China’s complex retail landscape. The goal is to satisfy a previously underserved Chinese market for licensed sports merchandise by creating localized products and channels that connect fans with official gear.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$5.2B

Headquarters

Huangpu, China

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • Fanatics Sports & Casino launched September 2, 2026, broadening monetization beyond merchandise.
  • Fanatics Collectibles opened Paris flagship plans after London's success, expanding global premium retail.
  • NFL added Fanatics as official betting operator, validating the company's sportsbook ambitions.

What critics are saying

  • Three antitrust suits were dismissed September 30, 2026, but Panini's case still threatens.
  • Fanatics laid off 286 Florida workers for Riverview closure effective March 1, 2026.
  • Sportsbook and prediction-markets integration intensifies rivalry with DraftKings, FanDuel, and regulators.

What makes Fanatics unique

  • Fanatics controls leagues, teams, and factories through vertical commerce, not simple retail markup.
  • Fanatics signed long-term NFL, UEFA, FIFA, and Ryder Cup rights in 2026.
  • Fanatics China pairs Hillhouse Capital with local manufacturing and Shanghai operations.

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Benefits

  • Work Life Balance - At Fanatics we place our focus on results and empowerment and encourage you to enjoy your time on and OFF the field with our competitive time off policies.
  • Recognition and Rewards Program - Fanatics values our internal fans too! Our programs are designed to thank and reward Fanatics athletes for their hard work and commitment to winning as a team.
  • Company Sponsored Events - From breakfast to happy hour and every hour in between – Fanatics employees can enjoy time together at one of our many company events.
  • Fanatics.com Employee Discount - As an employee you will receive a special discount on all of your favorite sports merchandise and memorabilia.
  • Give Back - Fanatics cares about the fans around us. We encourage you to partner up with your teammates in giving back and serving the communities where we work and play.
  • Meet & Greets - You never know who will show up to the office. You might just meet one of your all-time favorite athletes.
  • Invest in You - Here at Fanatics we want you to accomplish your goals. We offer tuition reimbursement.
  • Healthy Lifestyle - Fanatics cares about helping and supporting our teams in their busy lifestyles. Through wellness relationships with fitness and weight management partners we are here to support you in whatever your lifestyle goals.
  • Wellness Coverage - Your health is important to you – and it’s important to us too! We offer a number of benefit plan options for convenience and flexibility.
  • Financial Security - Through our plans, Fanatics offers you a way to budget for health care expenses that you’d typically pay for out of pocket.
  • Retirement - The sooner you begin planning for your retirement, the better. Fanatics offers generous plans to help you prepare for the future.
  • Network of Support - Fanatics understands that sometimes you may need someone in your corner. Through the Life Assistance Program, you and your family have access to support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Company News

CNBC
Sep 30th, 2025
Scorability raises $40M to transform recruiting

Scorability, a sports tech platform, raised $40 million in funding led by Bluestone Equity Partners, with participation from Fanatics and others. The startup, founded in 2023 by Brian Cruver, aims to modernize college sports recruiting. It has 1.2 million athletes and 3,000 college sports program users. Scorability is free for athletes, while colleges pay $10k-$40k annually. The platform simplifies recruitment by providing comprehensive data and AI-driven tools for coaches.

Instagram
Aug 25th, 2025
Black Sports Business Symposium on Instagram: "Day one of #BlackSportsBiz launched the inaugural @BlackSportsWallStreet + @Pitch.Black.Sports, presented by @Fanatics, while also featuring @CariChampion, Eli Kumekpor, @RyanHoward_006 and @1JeremiahBrown! 🎤🛍️ Congrats to @Reel_Analytics for winning Pitch Black Sports! We can’t wait to see what’s next for Cory and his team. 📈 🎥: @travisellisonproductions @aumemedia"

417 likes, 21 comments - blacksportsbiz on May 30, 2024: "Day one of #BlackSportsBiz launched the inaugural @BlackSportsWallStreet + @Pitch.Black.Sports, presented by @Fanatics, while also featuring @CariChampion, Eli Kumekpor, @RyanHoward_006 and @1JeremiahBrown! 🎤🛍️ Congrats to @Reel_Analytics for winning Pitch Black Sports! We can’t wait to see what’s next for Cory and his team. 📈 🎥: @travisellisonproductions @aumemedia".

Wall Street Journal
Dec 8th, 2024
WSJ News Exclusive | Fanatics Valuation Rises to $18 Billion as It Plans to Expand Sports Offerings

Fanatics raised a new round of funding valuing the online sports-merchandise retailer at $18 billion, people familiar with the matter said, roughly tripling its valuation from a year ago.

Sports Yahoo
Sep 12th, 2024
Fanatics Launching Events Division With Investment From IMG

Fanatics is launching a new events vertical, in partnership with IMG, to capitalize on the company’s growing suite of business ventures, including merchandise, memorabilia, fashion, music, trading cards and sports betting. Starting next year, Fanatics Events will create fan festivals that feature athletes and brands from across the industry, including those in the Fanatics orbit. […]

Fanatics, Inc.
Sep 12th, 2024
History — Fanatics Inc

What began as a single e-commerce deal in 2002 has grown into a mobile-first, tech and data-fueled consumer brand, built to satisfy global fans who purchase gear in-the-moment when passion is burning highest. Fanatics provides the ultimate shopping experience to sports fans whether buying gear onlin