Role: Retail Store Manager - NEW POP UP STORE ( 6 MONTHS FTC )
Brand: FANATICS
Location: BIRMINGHAM
Hours: 40 hours per week including evenings & weekends
Contract: 6 month fixed term contract
Salary: £41K pa
Dates: OPENS APRIL 2026
About Us
FANATICS is a global leader in licensed sports merchandise, trading cards, and collectibles and are opening a Pop-Up Store as the first step in their UK expansion. The Pop Up is designed to drive brand awareness after the success of their Global Flagship store opening. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage a destination that will play an integral role in the brands success.
This is more than just a store; it's a game-changer for the collecting community. Packed with exclusive trading cards, authentic sports memorabilia, and merchandise from the world’s biggest leagues, this flagship promises to be the ultimate destination for fans and collectors alike.
About You
* Affinity for Collectibles & Brand: A genuine passion or interest for trading cards, collectibles, and sports memorabilia.
* Leadership Experience: Proven experience in a leadership role ideally within retail but we open to sectors. Most importantly you will be an inspirational leader.
* Customer Experience Champion: A dedication to creating memorable experiences for customers, especially those seeking exclusive collectibles and trading cards.
* Financial Acumen: Strong financial management skills, managing budgets, and driving profitability.
* Events & Merchandising Expertise: Experience in collaborating on events and merchandising, ideally in retail environments focused on collectibles and high-value items.
* Stakeholder Management: Ability to confidently manage relationships with senior leadership. Comfortable providing floor walks and business overviews to visiting stakeholders.
The Role
* People Management: Motivate and inspire a team passionate about sports and collectibles, ensuring they deliver expert product knowledge and outstanding customer service to both seasoned collectors and new enthusiasts.
* Track Sales & Performance: Monitor and analyse sales trends, implement revenue-maximizing strategies, and ensure the store consistently meets and exceeds sales targets.
* Create a Collector-Focused Experience: Foster a vibrant in-store atmosphere that speaks to the heart of card collecting. Host trading events, live product demonstrations, and community gatherings to engage collectors and build excitement around new releases and rare finds.
* Visual Merchandising & Promotions: Collaborate on designing displays that spotlight high-value cards, rare memorabilia, and seasonal promotions. Create visually stunning showcases that draw in collectors and casual fans alike.
* Stock Management: Ensure optimum stocks levels are achieved through inventory reporting whilst protecting the current stock package from stock loss.
Application Process
If you are shortlisted for the Retail Store Manager role, we will reach out to discuss your background and affinity with collecting / trading and the unique opportunity this role presents.
Hiring NOW for the FANATICS Pop Up Store BIRMINGHAM – come shape the future of card collecting and fan engagement.
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