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Fanatics

China-based licensed sports merchandise retailer

Licensing Administrator

Contract ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$20 - $25

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to multitask and perform in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy across contract compliance, royalty reporting, and licensee communications.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort using proprietary databases and licensing management systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for addressing licensee inquiries professionally and proactively.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize competing responsibilities across multiple clients, licensees, and operational workstreams simultaneously.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the Licensing Operations team on prioritized projects, including renewals, contract compliance, system updates, and policy change notifications.
  • Coordinate with internal stakeholders to maintain accurate records of contract compliance and requirements.
  • Contribute to daily business processes and recommend improvements to collaboration and efficiency within the licensing team.
  • Create a positive and productive partner experience for clients and existing and prospective licensees by understanding their businesses and anticipating their needs.
  • Serve as an external resource for licensees, answer questions, and support them through the full lifecycle of their licensing relationship.
  • Organize, track, and coordinate product-sample inventory for licensee requests and applications, communicating receipt and outstanding information needs to licensees.
  • Prepare and deliver educational materials and training information to help licensees understand the licensing system, its benefits, and its requirements.
  • Use the proprietary licensee management database to conduct transactions between the organization, its clients, and licensees accurately and efficiently.
  • Review digital artwork submissions from select licensees for contract and trademark compliance and client brand standards through the established artwork-review workflow.
  • Identify operational workflow improvements and recommend ways to enhance licensing operations.
  • Review and process royalty reports, track and monitor their receipt, and address inaccurate submissions through written and verbal communication with licensees.
  • Work with new and existing licensees to complete licensing requirements, including royalty reporting, contract execution, insurance submissions, labor code requirements, authorized manufacturer agreements, and digital artwork submissions.
  • Track contract compliance across the licensee portfolio and surface and resolve expirations, renewals, and outstanding requirements in a timely manner.
  • Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes; use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance; adopt new technologies and ways of working; and contribute to continuous improvement.

Desired Qualifications

  • Understanding of or demonstrated interest in intellectual property, trademark licensing, or the licensed consumer products industry.

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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