Athlete Partnerships Planner

The Planner Athlete Partnerships, Germany is responsible for the coordination of signings between athletes, celebrities, personalities and Topps in the German Market.

Based in the Frankfurt Office 5 days a week, reporting to the German Athlete Partnerships Manager this position acts as the center point for all coordination between talent, agencies, clubs, representatives and Topps in the procurement of autographs and memorabilia for trading card products. This person will work closely with internal business units including Project Management, Brand, Operations, Finance, e-Commerce, Digital, Marketing, as well as daily correspondence with external agencies and Topps witness representatives.

This person will work closely with Project Management to ensure that autograph procurement is aligned with all production schedules and product deadlines.

**Functions and Responsibilities**:

- Act as liaison between Topps and agents/talent for the coordination of signings.
- Manage and coordinate with Topps witness representatives and All Topps Licensed Portfolios contacts for autograph signings.
- Coordination and procurement of any player or match worn memorabilia
- Spearhead strategy and tactics for optimizing autograph signings throughout the product calendar year.
- Collaborate with Project Management to strategize, plan and manage product production schedules and specific product deadlines.
- Prioritize and multitask projects and card signings based on deadlines and milestone calendar dates.
- Lead cross functional team meetings with Brand, Project Management and Talent Licensing on a weekly basis.
- Review product checklists with Brand for autograph requirements.
- Coordinate with Purchase Order Coordinator and Accounts Payable to ensure contracted parties are paid for all autograph signings in a timely manner.
- Ensure compliance to contractual obligations ensuring all services are executed.
- Foster and maintain relationships with agents, marketing reps, All Topps Licensed Portfolios and industry contacts.
- Coordinate talent activations and marketing/licensing events.

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Experience in related field (sports industry, project management)
- Must like a fast-paced environment, and have ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines and thrive in changing circumstances.
- Exceptional written and oral communication.
- Strong passion and comprehensive knowledge of football, football players and UEFA Competitions a plus
- The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post._
- Subject to applicable laws, Fanatics Collectibles may choose to run a background check._