Your mission as Sports Category Manager is to grow and scale a profitable, globally relevant sports licensing business by strategically managing league and licensor relationships and turning those partnerships into successful consumer product programs across e-commerce and B2B channels in the US and EU. Lead all licensed sports properties end-to-end, from strategy and negotiations to execution and performance.
• Develop and execute the global sports licensing strategy in partnership with the Director of Licensing
• Negotiate, secure, and manage relationships with major sports licensors, including MLB, NFL, NBA,
NHL, NCAA, MLS, WWE, European Soccer, F1, NASCAR, and USOC
• Manage relationships with trading card companies (e.g. Topps, Panini), athlete estates, and rights holders
• Lead contract negotiations, renewals, amendments, and ensure ongoing compliance
• Maintain accurate licensor databases covering contacts, assets, approvals, and requirements
• Partner with Design and Creative teams across the US and EU to develop licensed sports product lines aligned with Displate’s aesthetic and licensor guidelines
• Oversee all licensor submission and approval workflows, including samples, revisions, and resubmissions across multiple portals
• Educate licensors on Displate’s metal poster format and unique value proposition
Track development timelines, communicate status updates, and manage risks across cross-functional, international teams
• Identify and pursue new licensing and brand collaboration opportunities
• Develop and execute a B2B wholesale strategy for team shops, stadium retail, and sports specialty retailers
• Build and manage relationships with Fanatics and other key sports retail partners
• Support sales and marketing teams to expand distribution, brand awareness, and product promotion via licensor channels
• Represent Displate at key industry events, including Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show, Fanatics Fest, and the National Sports Collectors Convention
Catch up with your colleagues and soak up the creative Displate vibes firsthand in our Warsaw office. Nothing beats in-person high fives!
Stay vibrant with a private health plan and life insurance for you and your closed ones.
Choose from two different sports cards, you fitness beast.
20 or 26 paid vacation days, whenever you need them.
Any courses and conferences you need to learn, grow, and supercharge your skills – they’re on us.
Leave melting clocks to Salvador Dali. Work flexible hours and balance your schedule your way.
All the pro tools you need to shine. Do you prefer MacBook or Lenovo?
No better way to start your Displate adventure than a free metal poster of your choice!
Displate Birthdays, charity events, Halloween, Black Friday… There’s so much to celebrate together!
Our office library is here to get you inspired. Let us know what we should get next.
Forget webcams, your team looks best over a nice meal! Go ahead and plan a night out, it’s Displate’s treat.
Visit Displate production on an employee tour and watch a piece of metal turning into a piece of art.
Each year, we pick a new beautiful spot and slow down for a day or two.
The process includes an initial screening call, business case and two interviews. This structure ensures a thorough assessment of the candidate's practical skills, background, and suitability for the role
Application tips
Make sure to show us all your true colors! In addition to your resume, feel free to include your portfolios, personal websites, and anything that will help us paint a full picture of you, your skills, and your passions.
