Head of LATAM - Topps International
Brazil - Sao Paulo
Fanatics Collectibles – Topps International /
Salaried /
On-site
Company Overview
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative 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 over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores.
As a market leader with more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.
Fanatics Collectibles is a company working at the intersection of collectibles and technology. We are backed by some of the best investors, sports & entertainment properties and operators in the world. Fanatics Collectibles is integrating with Fanatics’ global digital sports platform – which includes 900 sports relationships and >81 million reachable fans – to reimagine the collectibles business for the 21st century.
The VP/Head of LATAM is the regional leader, reporting directly to the GM of International. They will be expected to oversee and improve the overall operation of the business in the LATAM region including product development, marketing, sales, communication, production and logistics. This leader will develop a holistic strategy and work hand-in-hand with the international leadership team to grow the Trading Card category in the LATAM region.
Responsibilities
- Take the lead across all aspects of the LATAM business by reviewing how departments work together to reach company goals and by coming up with fresh ideas that will set the company apart from competitors
- Determine the direction of the LATAM business by working with upper management and leading team members to create and implement strategies and goals
- Manage and grow relationships with existing and potential partners at regional and global sports leagues
- Build a positive and productive culture in the workplace by listening to employee opinions, making adjustments, and recognising the team's accomplishments
- Communicate a vision for the company and take steps to make it a reality
- Expand direct business into new countries within the LATAM region, and grow the trading card category across all existing and new IP locally.
- Keep up with current trends in the industry and modern business practices
- Perform other decisions as necessary, such as reviewing reports, making presentations to the board of directors, and examining how the company can cut expenses and increase revenue
- Act as a strategic advisor and consultant offering expert advice on contracts, negotiations or business deals that the LATAM business may enter into
- Create, improve, implement and enforce policies and procedures of the organization that will improve operational and financial effectiveness of the LATAM business
- Conduct company business in line with local legal requirements
Required Skills and Experience
- >15 years of work experience with 5-10 years in a senior leadership position in the LATAM region
- Extensive proven management experience in a high-growth, fast-paced Collectibles or sports company
- Expert understanding of corporate finance and business management
- Strong knowledge of financial, technical, and economic concepts
- Proven success as a senior leader managing departmental teams
- Familiarity with regional regulatory compliance
- Thinks about new and innovative ways to drive growth
- Builds highly productive and collaborative working relationships across the business, with a focus on creating a shared, results-focused mission
- High impact and clear communication skills to articulate a coherent strategy and plan which instills confidence and trust.
- Natural relationship builder, both internally and with customers, partners, and all key stakeholders
- Comfortable operating in a global company and prepared to travel
- Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish & English
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