Licensing Administrator
Germany - Frankfurt
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.
The Licensing Administrator contributes to the approvals process with all contributing licensors across Topps’ team-specific football products. This role will concentrate on the German Bundesliga clubs (BL & BL2) and will also encompass UEFA elements for those clubs. The role interfaces with licensors to secure assets and between Topps internal departments, Brand/Pre-press, to ensure accuracy of content and compliance with licensor requirements.
Responsibilities, Skills and Experience:
- As directed by the Licensing Manager, contribute to the review and approval of Topps components by licensors, nations, agents and contributors.
- Working with product leads, be the Licensing point person solely responsible for efficient approvals of team-specific products.
- Work with Topps Project Manager to ensure approvals are delivered within project schedules.
- Coordinate and maintain assets supplied by Licensors, specifically DFL and Bundesliga 1&2 Clubs, ensuring their efficient and timely supply to meet project schedules.
- Work closely with Editorial and Brand teams to review printer proofs and composed card sheets.
- Ensure high levels of accuracy in all Topps projects and the integration of licensor feedback.
- Maintain accurate records of licensor feedback and project status, using Topps approvals software and team specific systems.
- Contribute to the improvement of processes within the licensing team, recommending
- changes that will improve efficiency within the team.
- Ad-hoc Licensing Tasks and support within the Licensing team
- German first language, English speaker/reader/writer.
- Understanding of licensor style guides, uniforms, colours, logos and IP markings.
- Proactive approach to working together and supporting other within the team.
- Flexible working hours approach is key.
- Methodical in approach with a high attention-to-detail/accuracy levels.
- Competent in all Microsoft office applications – previous experience of Airtable and tracker systems is useful but not essential.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in related field preferred
Competencies:
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure, meeting tight deadlines on multiple projects.
- Able to work in a team and with other departments.
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Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices.
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