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Fanatics

China-based licensed sports merchandise retailer

Senior Director of Collector Relations

Account ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLondon, UKNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
  • Proven track record of managing relationships with high-net-worth individuals in Europe.
  • Strong business acumen and the ability to connect authentically with diverse collector personas across multiple European cultures and languages.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and grow relationships with influential, high-profile clients.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, with a collaborative and culturally aware approach.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Strong communication, influencing, and presentation skills to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders across diverse European markets.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain authentic, trusted relationships with high-end collectors and regional partners throughout Europe.
  • Encourage participation from high-net-worth individuals in the European collectibles ecosystem while implementing loyalty initiatives that enhance engagement.
  • Establish and manage a regional team dedicated to delivering concierge-level service and curated experiences for collectors.
  • Partner with sports leagues, teams, and organizations across European markets to create exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
  • Monitor market trends to identify and onboard new high-value clients across the region.
  • Contribute to the development and regional execution of customer loyalty programs to elevate the overall collector experience.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience developing and managing consumer loyalty or VIP programs is highly desirable.
  • Deep interest in sports and European sports culture (e.g., football, Formula 1, rugby, cricket), with the ability to activate relevant partnerships.
  • Familiarity with sports cards and collectibles is preferred.

About the Company

Fanatics

China-based licensed sports merchandise retailer

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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