Strategy & Growth Director - Events

Company OverviewSubmit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button.Fanatics isbuilding a leadingglobal 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, FanaticsCollectibles, 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.Fanaticshas an established database of over100 millionglobal 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.Job Overview:We are actively seeking a highly motivated Strategy and Growth Director who will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Fanatics Events, both internally and externally. Reporting directly to the CEO of Fanatics Events, this role is instrumental in helping build a high-performance reputation, ensuring stakeholder engagement, and supporting our team in creating high-caliber strategic events. The candidate will be expected to attend all the events we produce, collaborating with your events counterparts in exceptional communication and relationship building to further our mission and drive broad awareness and support of Fanatics Events. The role will require occasional travel to various partners and events nationwide. While offering hybrid work options, this role requires a minimum of one week per month at our New York office.Our mission revolves around nurturing the most ardent and devoted fan communities out there. We're on the lookout for individuals who aren't just creative problem solvers, but those who thrive in the exhilarating atmosphere of a startup and are willing to put in the hands-on work to build something from the ground up and build massive events. We value collaboration, a sense of fun, and an aversion to drama and office politics. Our ideal team members are those who embrace challenges head-on, willingly tackle any task regardless of their title or job description and have a genuine passion for the work we do. If you're ready to be part of a team that runs toward problems and fosters a culture of camaraderie and innovation, we would love to speak to you. Key Responsibilities:Acquisitions & Partnerships: Lead negotiations, deal structuring, due diligence, integration, and post-acquisition growth strategies for new shows and partnerships.Key Presentations: Own the development of materials for internal and external presentations, shaping the narrative, and actively participating in critical meetings.Vision Setting: Continuously refine and articulate the vision for Fanatics Events. Define our strategic direction, organizational interactions, event portfolio, partnerships, culture, and staffing needs.P&L Development and Management: Oversee the development and management of profit and loss statements for Fanatics Events, ensuring financial sustainability and growth.Integration with Fanatics Business: Collaborate with other Fanatics business units to determine their goals and objectives for our events. Measure the success of these collaborations and ensure appropriate recognition of our value contribution.Integration with Fanatics Data Services (FDS): Collaborate closely with FDS for integration of Fanatics ID, FanCash, and database services to enhance the overall event experience.Collaboration with Loyalty Team: Foster connections and partnerships with the loyalty team to drive customer engagement and satisfaction.Overall Fanatics Events KPIs: Define and establish key performance indicators (KPIs) for Fanatics Events, both direct financial metrics and indirect success factors. Work with relevant teams to measure and report progress.Forecasting & Finance: Collaborate with internal Fanatics finance teams to develop forecasts and budgets aligned with strategic objectives.Analytics / Data Analysis: Leverage data analysis to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement in event experiences and strategies.Collaboration with Marketing: Develop strategic plans for customer insights and collaborate closely with the marketing team to target and engage our customer base effectively.Customer Insights: Conduct customer surveys and external research to gain insights into customer preferences. Utilize this data to segment our customer base and oversee NPS (Net Promoter Score) and post-event surveys.Driving Revenue: Focus on increasing revenue by strategically growing the number of events and attendees while enhancing the overall event experience to encourage repeat attendance.Qualifications:Proven experience in strategic leadership roles, ideally in the sports events or entertainment industry.Strong background in mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, and deal negotiations.Exceptional presentation and communication skills.Demonstrated ability to set and execute a compelling vision.Proficiency in financial analysis and forecasting.Data-driven mindset with experience in data analysis and interpretation.Collaborative, team-oriented, and strategic thinker.Customer-centric approach and understanding of customer insights.The salary range for this position is$175,000 to $200,000which represents base pay only and does not include short-term or long-term incentive compensation. When determining base pay, as part of a final compensation package, we consider several factors such as location, experience, qualifications, and training.Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants.Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics or Fanatics Brand email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at /careersTryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.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.NOTICE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS/APPLICANTS: In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you ("Personal Information"). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information.We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or other types of positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies. For additional information on how we collect and use personal information in connection with your job application, review our Candidate Privacy Policy-CA#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2024-11-06