Store Manager

About the Company

FANATICS is a global leader in licensed sports merchandise, trading cards, and collectibles. The company is preparing to launch its World Flagship Store in Paris, creating a premier destination for collectors and sports fans.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and manage a dynamic team of passionate sports and collectibles experts
• Monitor sales and performance, analyzing market trends to drive revenue and meet commercial objectives
• Create a collector-centric experience by organizing card trading events, live product demonstrations, and community meetups
• Collaborate with Marketing and Activation teams to organize exclusive launch events and signing sessions
• Oversee visual merchandising and promotions to highlight prestigious cards and rare memorabilia
• Manage financial performance, including budgets and profitability for high-turnover operations
• Manage stakeholder relationships and present business performance to leadership

Requirements

• Proven experience in trading cards, collecting, or the buying/selling of collectibles
• Confirmed management experience, ideally in a retail environment
• Experience managing revenues exceeding £1 million, including budgets and profitability
• Expertise in marketing collaboration and visual merchandising for high-value items
• Fluent French (mandatory)
• Professional English (required for international environment and interviews)

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire a team
• Deep knowledge of the collectibles market and collector expectations