Hybrid Product Category Manager

at Fanatics, Inc.

• Job title: Product Category Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Manchester, United Kingdom

About the role

• Product Category Manager overseeing the successful delivery of seasonal product ranges at heritage sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness. Collaborating cross-functionally to manage product lifecycle from concept to execution.

Responsibilities

• Own the creation, maintenance, and integrity of product data across all systems
• Ensure timely and accurate data input, validation, and ongoing updates
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather and complete required data inputs
• Manage system updates related to team ID changes, fashion trends, and product lifecycle adjustments
• Support the delivery of seasonal product line plans in line with critical path timelines
• Maintain accountability for product approvals, ensuring all milestones are tracked and met
• Drive follow-ups and actions from key merchandising calendar meetings
• Manage the ordering, tracking, and approval of product imagery via Airtable
• Coordinate closely with US-based imagery teams to ensure timely delivery of assets
• Lead the end-to-end execution of key initiatives, including Hot Markets, Micro Moments, ISEPs, and Events
• Maintain and manage the overarching Hot Market calendar
• Coordinate MTO (Made-to-Order) handovers across relevant teams
• Develop market, competitor, and consumer insight reports to support product and merchandising decisions
• Conduct benchmarking analysis and respond to ad hoc data requests
• Translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations
• Support the creation and delivery of product launch materials, including catalogues, order forms and multi-currency price lists, and key marketing styles
• Assist with SMS gathering, showroom setup, and ongoing maintenance
• Manage and update the Local Print Programme Tracker
• Provide proactive administrative and coordination support to the wider product team
• Contribute to cross-functional processes, meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Experience within a product management, merchandising, or product-led environment
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and self-manage workload
• Excellent analytical and reporting capabilities, with a data-driven mindset
• Confident communicator, capable of building credible relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborative approach, with a focus on teamwork and cross-functional alignment
• Ability to present ideas clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Proactive problem-solver with strong initiative and attention to detail
• Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to navigate change effectively
• Passion for product, with a strong understanding of consumer and category dynamics
• Strong interpersonal skills, including cultural awareness and active listening
• Energetic, self-motivated, and driven to deliver high-quality results.

Benefits

• Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the consumer and fan experience.
• A range of competitive benefits tailored to each country in which we operate, specific details regarding the benefits package applicable to your location will be shared and discussed during the interview process.