Junior Retail Event Manager

Job description

OverviewAt Fanatics Commerce, 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. 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.

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Role overview — You will be responsible for assisting with the planning and executing on-site retail offerings for several golf events as well as assisting with retail operations at wider international events and competitions. The expectation of the role is to ensure first class end-to-end execution, driving sales, growth, upkeeping the highest of standards and elevating fan shopping experience.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Golf, assist with all aspects of the retail offerings on-site at golf events

Support with retail operations at venue stores for key partner events, including leading on satellite offerings

Work collaboratively with Logistics, IT and Warehousing colleagues to ensure event schedules are adhered to and all required operational aspects are being delivered

Ensure event stock credibility with detailed inventory management

Working with the wider team, ensure every event is set up for success, covering off all key operational tasks that make a store function

Assist with the setup and hiring of event staff, and, at times, take the lead for temporary staff on the ground ensuring maximum efficiency for successful shop trading

Complete a number of administrative tasks required to effectively execute events

Lead on the accreditation operations for set events

Lead on the management of all retail peripherals at events

Lead on collation of event expenses, including travel and subsistence

Ensure the execution of core operational policies and procedures to enhance productivity and customer service

Familiarise yourself with all event setups and timelines, including contractor relationships and make suggestions for continuity and efficiencies

Ensure compliance with safety and security standards, including the presence of any must-have documentation and handle emergency situations as needed

Report on event performance both quantitatively and qualitatively through the use of sales data, observations and creation of fan surveys

Provide feedback and recommendations on how each event execution can be improved operationally

This is a hands-on role, and the successful candidate will be expected to be present at the event, including the build and de-rig phases

The job duties list is not exhaustive and the position-holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope / level of the role

You may also be required to work additional hours supporting wider events and 'hot markets'. This may involve weekend, late-night working and time away from home

1 year+ experience working with major sport governing bodies and/or major event retail programs

Experience of managing a team on the ground at events desirable

Visual Merchandising and store layout planning experience desirable

Project management and retail operations experience desirable

Highly organised and comfortable managing more than one project simultaneously

Able to think on your feet and problem solve

Able to travel globally for prolonged periods including weekends

Can-do attitude with a relentless work ethic and willingness to learn

Live and breathe the Fanatics Events' Team values and culture, but be able to grow and develop them

Strong team player

Full, clean driving license desirable

What you bring to the team

1 year+ experience working with major sport governing bodies and/or major event retail programs

Experience of managing a team on the ground at events desirable

Visual Merchandising and store layout planning experience desirable

Project management and retail operations experience desirable

Highly organised and comfortable managing more than one project simultaneously

Able to think on your feet and problem solve

Able to travel globally for prolonged periods including weekends

Can-do attitude with a relentless work ethic and willingness to learn

Live and breathe the Fanatics Events' Team values and culture, but be able to grow and develop them

Strong team player

Full, clean driving license desirable

What's in it for youCulture: Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, you'll be empowered to help shape our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes.

Benefits: At Fanatics, we're dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life; as such we offer 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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English