Job Description

Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, operating a vertically integrated platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers officially licensed apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major leagues, teams, and events worldwide.

With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in-venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world's most iconic sports properties.

At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day—building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with entrepreneurial speed, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.

As we continue to scale our global platform, the Retail Associate will play a critical role in contributing to business growth, elevating fan experiences, and delivering measurable impact. This role will help strengthen the fan connection, support business performance, and contribute to how we serve hundreds of millions of fans worldwide.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Retail Associate delivers business and fan impact through BOLD leadership and execution excellence, leveraging data, automation, and AI-enabled insights. Home game shifts are considered a core responsibility of the position and may include pre-game, in-game, and post-game operational support.

HOW WILL YOU DRIVE IMPACT

Success is measured by the ability to deliver results through BOLD capabilities and measurable outcomes.

Fan & Customer Impact (Obsessed with Fans)

Greet fans and ask questions to help make their shopping experience an enjoyable one

Make recommendations based on observations and conversations with fans

Help execute a brand connection by ensuring fans enjoy a top-notch shopping experience

Maintain sales floor and/or stockroom standards with an eye to detail

Ownership & Execution (Determined & Relentless Mindset)

Process sales transactions via the Fanatics Point of Sale System (POS)

Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and customer service to ensure the Fanatics Brand and Team/League are always positively represented

Perform additional responsibilities as directed by the management team

Innovation & Problem Solving (Entrepreneurial Spirit)

Identify opportunities to improve processes, products, or fan experiences

Apply creative thinking and new approaches to solve complex challenges

Act with urgency and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Team & Leadership Impact (Build Championship Teams)

Collaborate cross-functionally to drive shared goals and team outcomes

Build strong partnerships across the organization to deliver results

We are building a future-ready organization. This role is expected to:

Apply AI and technology to improve efficiency, quality, and outcomes

Use data and digital tools to inform decisions and enhance performance





Demonstrate curiosity and adaptability in adopting new technologies and ways of working

Contribute to a culture of innovation and continuous improvement

CAPABILITIES & EXPERIENCE YOU BRING

Required Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age

Previous retail, customer service, or hospitality experience preferred

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, home games, and special events

Reliable attendance and punctuality

Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout scheduled shifts, as well as lift, carry, and move merchandise weighing up to 25 pounds

Maintain a professional appearance and represent the Fanatics brand positively

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred

At Fanatics, we operate with a BOLD mindset—We Build Championship Teams, we're Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic, rapid-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.

Responsibilities

Greet fans and ask questions to help make their shopping experience an enjoyable one

Make recommendations based on observations and conversations with fans

Help execute a brand connection by ensuring fans enjoy a top notch shopping experience

Maintain sales floor and/or stockroom standards with an eye to detail

Process sales transactions via the Fanatics Point of Sale System (POS)

Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and customer service to ensure the Fanatics Brand and Team/League are always positively represented

Perform additional responsibilities as directed by the management team

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Requirements

Minimum 18 years of age, High School graduate or equivalent

Past experience working in retail or sales preferred

Ability to work independently and responsibly in a fast-paced environment

Availability to work extended hours on game days and during events

Foreign language skills are a plus

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Possess a fun, professional demeanor

Demonstrated ability to build product knowledge of Team/League inventory

Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team in fast paced environments, servicing a diverse fan base

Ability to maintain high standards of organization and cleanness





Proven ability to overcome obstacles while maintaining a positive, can do attitude

Physical Demands

Regularly required to sit stand, reach, bend and move about the facility as needed

Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.

Game Day scheduling may have exposure to various weather elements (rainy, windy, cold, high temperatures, etc.) if assigned location is outside of the shop

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering 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 approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores.

Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About the Team

Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do: Build Championship Teams

Obsessed with Fans
Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit

Determined and Relentless Mindset

Job Info

Posting Date 07/27/2026, 03:41 PM

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