Fanatics · 2 days ago
Associate, Market Intelligence - Trading Cards
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$108K/yr - $134K/yr
2+ years expFanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform, and they are seeking a Trading Card Market Intelligence Associate to help shape the evolution and growth of their global trading card portfolio. This high-impact role involves tracking the trading card ecosystem and generating insights to inform product, brand, finance, and strategy teams across the company.
eSportsManufacturingRetailSporting GoodsSports
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain market intelligence dashboards and reporting tools that track pricing trends, product performance, supply dynamics, demand signals, and cultural movements shaping the hobby
Monitor the trading card marketplace daily, including primary and secondary markets, grading trends, auction results, releases, influencers, and product innovations
Identify early emerging trends, growth categories, and market shifts, surfacing insights that help inform product strategy, forecasting, and long-term planning
Conduct deep-dive analyses on specific segments, IPs, player dynamics, and collector behaviors to support commercial, brand, and finance decisions
Represent Fanatics Collectibles at key events — trade shows, conventions, industry gatherings, and community meetups — gathering insights and nurturing relationships with creators, breakers, dealers, collectors, and trendsetters
Produce clear, concise, and visually compelling reporting and presentations for senior leadership, distilling complex market dynamics into actionable recommendations
Partner cross-functionally with Product, Brand, Strategy, Finance, and Data teams to help build better insights, influence decision-making, and support execution of new initiatives
Continuously refine methodologies and analytical tools, ensuring Fanatics stays at the cutting edge of market understanding
Qualification
Required
2–4 years of experience in Finance, Data & Analytics, Management Consulting, or a similar quantitative and insight-driven role
Strong foundation in data analytics, including dashboard building, data visualization, data extraction, and quantitative analysis
Deep understanding of — and passion for — the trading card market, including sports, entertainment IP, grading, collecting communities, and cultural drivers
Demonstrated ability to synthesize large datasets into clear, digestible insights for technical and non-technical audiences
Strong communication skills — written, verbal, and visual — with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear recommendations
Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
A naturally curious mindset with a desire to dive deep into markets, data, trends, and emerging cultural signals
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret trends and forecast implications
Ability to structure ambiguous problems and break them into actionable components
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to proactively identify opportunities, frame insights, and influence stakeholders across the organization
Strong interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for engaging with external collectors, partners, and community influencers
Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with senior leaders
A passion for collectibles and an instinctive understanding of what drives value, scarcity, and demand
Preferred
Experience with BI tools, SQL, or analytics platforms (e.g., Alteryx, Tableau, Looker) is a plus
Company
Fanatics
Fanatics is a sports merchandise retailer that manufactures fan gear and jerseys across retail channels. It is a sub-organization of Kynetic.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2021 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.9BKey Investors
Clearlake Capital GroupNational Football LeagueAlameda Research
2022-12-06Private Equity· $700M
2022-03-02Private Equity· $1.5B
2022-01-01Series Unknown· $10M
Leadership Team
J
Joseph Bozich
Advisor to Chief Executive Officer
Michael Mahan
CEO
Recent News
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