Retail Associate, Flagship - Mitchell & Ness

Fanatics Commerce is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise, operating a vertically integrated platform that designs, manufactures, and delivers officially licensed apparel, jerseys, headwear, and collectibles for major leagues, teams, and events worldwide. With more than 900 e-commerce sites and a global omnichannel presence across digital, in-venue, and retail, Fanatics Commerce reaches fans in over 180 countries and powers official fan experiences for many of the world's most iconic sports properties.

At Fanatics, we bring our BOLD Leadership Principles to life every day - building championship teams, obsessing over fans, acting with entrepreneurial speed, and delivering with a determined and relentless mindset.

WHO WE ARE

We represent authentic, high-quality vintage sports apparel, honoring sports history through meticulously crafted jerseys, hats, and gear from the NBA, NFL, MLB, and beyond. Mitchell & Ness is known for its Nostalgia collections, historically accurate designs, and partnerships that bridge sports heritage with modern streetwear culture. We celebrate iconic athletes, legendary moments, and the fans who live at the intersection of sport, fashion, and culture.

We’re more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise; we’re a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: we Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Associate Retail is responsible for delivering exceptional customer experience through product knowledge, service excellence, and efficient execution of store operations. This role supports sales floor activities, maintains visual and operational standards, and contributes to achieving store performance goals under the guidance of store leadership.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Deliver outstanding customer service by engaging, assisting, and building relationships with customers
• Support sales goals by driving product awareness, upselling, and cross-selling
• Operate POS systems accurately for transactions, returns, and exchanges
• Maintain sales floor standards including merchandising, cleanliness, and organization
• Assist with inventory tasks including restocking, tagging, and cycle counts
• Support omni-channel operations
• Follow company policies on cash handling, loss prevention, and safety
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth daily operations
• Adapt to changing business needs and support peak store hours

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• 0–1+ year of retail or customer service experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Customer-focused mindset with a positive and proactive attitude
• Basic familiarity or openness to using AI-enabled tools
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Basic math and technology skills (POS systems, mobile tools)
• Ability to follow direction and work both independently and in a team
• Flexible availability including nights, weekends, and holidays

At Fanatics, we operate with a BOLD mindset - We Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.

ABOUT US

Fanatics is a leading global sports platform redefining how fans connect with the teams, players and moments they love. Our businesses — Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, Fanatics Betting & Gaming, Fanatics Events, Fanatics Advertising, Fanatics Markets and Fanatics Studios — maximize the presence and reach for hundreds of partners globally and create a one-stop experience that allows fans to buy, bet, collect, and earn, while engaging with sports in deeper, more immersive ways. This includes licensed fan gear and lifestyle products, sportsbook and iGaming, physical and digital trading cards, live events, premium sports entertainment content, credit card offerings and more. Together, they form a powerful, integrated ecosystem — connected by the Fanatics ONE loyalty program and FanCash, the currency of sport — delivering personalized experiences to over 100 million fans worldwide. Fanatics holds partnerships with over 900 sports properties, from professional leagues and players’ associations to teams, colleges and retail partners; over 7,000 athletes and celebrities; and over 2,000 retail locations, including all Lids stores. Backed by a team of more than 22,000 employees, Fanatics is committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience.

ABOUT THE TEAM
Fanatics Commerce is a leading designer, manufacturer, and seller of licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods. It operates a vertically-integrated platform of digital and physical capabilities for leading sports leagues, teams, colleges, and associations globally – as well as its flagship site, www.fanatics.com.

Fanatics Commerce has a broad range of online, sports venue, and vertical apparel partnerships worldwide, including comprehensive partnerships with leading leagues, teams, colleges, and sports organizations across the world—including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS, Formula 1, and Australian Football League (AFL); the Dallas Cowboys, Golden State Warriors, Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea FC, and Tokyo Giants; the University of Notre Dame, University of Alabama, and University of Texas; the International Olympic Committee (IOC), England Rugby, and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA).

At Fanatics Commerce, we infuse our BOLD Leadership Principles in everything we do:
· Build Championship Teams
· Obsessed with Fans
· Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit
· Determined and Relentless Mindset

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