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Merchandising Internship - Summer 2026

Fanatics
Full-time
On-site
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Description

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.

THE FANTERNSHIP

We are seeking a dynamic, energetic, hard-working intern with the ability to think creatively, be proactive and make clear, well-reasoned decisions. We seek people with drive, passion for sports and humility who can thrive in an entrepreneurial fast-paced culture. We are looking for individuals that will go above and beyond to contribute to the success of this world class organization. He/she must also be able to work collaboratively as a team and be a self-starter, keeping your finger on the pulse of the sports world, monitoring selling of teams and merchandise, while working with world-class vendors to drive overall top and bottom-line results.

Internship positions are competitive and are paid positions. This internship is a 10-week position, starting at the end of May and ending in the beginning of August.

 HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

  • Monitor the sports world daily. The performance of leagues, teams, and players directly impact the merchandise buying decisions.
  • Assist in creating Industry Leading Product Assortments for all leagues and all categories.
  • Work with our merchandising team to interpret data sets to assist with key business decisions.
  • Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships. Research and resolve vendor issues.
  • Collaborate with buyers and planners for assistance with hot market events.
  • Prepare, organize and assist in the creation of new products.
  • Work on special projects assigned by managers.
  • Overall, develop a full-scale understanding of our processes and strategic goals.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:

  • Proactive, energetic, hard-working, intellectually curious and results oriented.
  • Team player with the ability to collaborate and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Highly developed problem-solving skills required.
  • Comfort working with all employee levels – including executives.
  • Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel products.
  • Ability to collaborate and positively influence teammates to drive decision-making without always owning the ultimate responsibility and accountability of all stakeholders.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Passion for sports, merchandising, or both!
  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Sports Management, Fashion Merchandising, or other related field from an accredited 4-year college or university.
  • December 2026 or Spring/Summer 2027 estimated graduation
  • A minimum of 3.3 GPA

At Fanatics, we value transparency and honesty. If you don’t meet every single requirement, that’s okay – we still want to hear from you! We believe in the power of diverse experiences and talents. If you’re excited about the role and confident that you can contribute, don’t hesitate to apply. We’re genuinely interested in how your unique skills and perspective can help us build something amazing together.

Where You’ll Work and What’s required:

  • Jacksonville, FL 
  • Hybrid schedule aligning with the department. 


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