Director, Marketing - Mitchell & Ness
Fanatics · Philadelphia, PA
- On site
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- Philadelphia, PA
Job highlights
- Lead Mitchell & Ness marketing strategy development.
- Develop and execute annual marketing plans.
- Steward of iconic brand's legacy and evolution.
- Lead and inspire a marketing team.
- Drive brand growth and business results.
About the role
Director of Marketing - Mitchell & Ness
At 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.
About The Role
The Director of Marketing will lead the development and execution of an integrated marketing strategy for Mitchell & Ness, ensuring alignment with brand vision, business objectives, and growth priorities. This role reports to the VP of Marketing and serves as a key strategic partner in translating brand, business, and partnership priorities into impactful marketing plans.
As a steward of an iconic heritage brand, this role is responsible for honoring Mitchell & Ness’ legacy while evolving how the brand shows up for today’s and future fans. This position is highly focused on leadership, strategic planning, and accountability—setting direction, prioritizing initiatives, and leading a high-performing team to deliver measurable results.
How You Will Make An Impact
- Own and evolve the Mitchell & Ness marketing strategy, aligning brand positioning, heritage, and storytelling with seasonal priorities and commercial goals.
- Develop and lead annual and quarterly marketing plans, including campaign roadmaps, budgets, and clearly defined success metrics.
- Partner closely with the VP of Marketing to translate league, partner, and collaboration priorities into integrated marketing strategies that feel authentic to the brand.
- Serve as a steward of the Mitchell & Ness legacy, ensuring iconic moments, teams, and eras are brought to life in ways that resonate with modern consumers.
- Lead and inspire a team of marketing professionals (Category, Social, Event, DTC Leads), setting clear goals, expectations, and accountability for outcomes.
- Oversee integrated campaigns, product launches, collaborations, and cultural moments from concept through execution.
- Balance short-term commercial objectives with long-term brand building, protecting and strengthening brand equity over time.
- Ensure all marketing initiatives consistently reflect Mitchell & Ness brand standards, voice, and craftsmanship.
- Establish and track KPIs to measure performance, optimize investment, and drive continuous improvement.
- Provide clear, consistent updates to senior leadership on priorities, progress, risks, and results.
- Own the marketing budget, ensuring disciplined forecasting, tracking, and ROI-driven decision-making.
- Drive operational excellence through strong planning, prioritization, and scalable marketing processes.
What You Bring To The Team
- 8–10+ years of progressive marketing experience, including leadership roles with ownership of strategy and execution.
- Proven experience developing and delivering integrated marketing plans that drive both brand growth and business results.
- Strong people leader with experience building, coaching, and holding teams accountable.
- Strategic thinker who can translate business objectives into clear, executable marketing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate cross-functionally.
- Strong analytical and results-oriented mindset, with experience defining and measuring KPIs.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Experience managing budgets and external agency partners.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Deep appreciation for sports history, culture, and craftsmanship, with the ability to translate legacy and authenticity into modern, relevant marketing.
What’s In It For You
- Opportunity to help steward and evolve one of the most iconic heritage brands in sports.
- High-visibility role with direct impact on brand growth, cultural relevance, and long-term equity.
- Partnership with senior leadership and influence across the broader organization.
- Ability to build, lead, and develop a talented marketing team.
- Dynamic environment at the intersection of sports, culture, fashion, and storytelling.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package aligned with experience and impact.
Culture
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 a our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes.
Benefits
We provide a wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance, including wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners, paid maternity paternity leave, and infertility treatment. Additionally, we offer flexible time off to help you recharge, along with a competitive 401k plan to support your financial future. At Fanatics, we’re dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life.
About Us
Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.
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, Manchester United, 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
Key skills/competency
- Marketing Strategy
- Brand Management
- Integrated Marketing Campaigns
- Team Leadership
- Budget Management
- KPI Tracking
- Digital Marketing
- Collaboration
- Sports Industry
- Product Launches
Skills & topics
- Marketing Director
- Brand Strategy
- Integrated Marketing
- Sports Marketing
- Team Leadership
- Fan Engagement
- Campaign Management
- Digital Marketing
- Fashion Marketing
- Retail Marketing
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight leadership in marketing strategy and brand growth.
- Showcase passion: Emphasize your appreciation for sports history and culture.
- Demonstrate leadership: Detail experience building, coaching, and leading marketing teams.
- Quantify achievements: Provide specific examples of marketing plan success and KPI achievement.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Director of Marketing role at Fanatics for Mitchell & Ness?
- The Director of Marketing at Fanatics for Mitchell & Ness will lead the development and execution of an integrated marketing strategy to honor the brand's legacy while evolving its presence for modern consumers, aligning with business objectives and growth priorities.
- What are the key responsibilities for the Director of Marketing at Mitchell & Ness?
- Key responsibilities include owning and evolving the marketing strategy, developing annual and quarterly marketing plans, leading integrated campaigns, managing a team of marketing professionals, and balancing short-term commercial goals with long-term brand building.
- What experience is required for the Director of Marketing position at Fanatics?
- Candidates need 8-10+ years of progressive marketing experience, including leadership roles with strategy and execution ownership. Proven experience in integrated marketing plans, people leadership, strategic thinking, budget management, and a deep appreciation for sports history and culture are essential.
- How does Fanatics foster a positive work environment for its marketing teams?
- Fanatics emphasizes a culture of collaboration, support, and continuous development, driven by a shared passion for enhancing the fan experience. They offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for both individual and team success.
- What is the reporting structure for the Director of Marketing role at Mitchell & Ness?
- The Director of Marketing reports to the VP of Marketing and serves as a key strategic partner in translating brand, business, and partnership priorities into impactful marketing plans.
- How important is understanding sports history and culture for this role?
- A deep appreciation for sports history, culture, and craftsmanship is crucial, as the role involves translating the legacy and authenticity of Mitchell & Ness into modern, relevant marketing initiatives.