Stand Manager - Stand Manager- Retail Fanatics Employee Review

1.0
Oct 7, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

They have a lot of credentials.

Cons

This company focuses on the customers and money and don't care about the employees . They have zero appreciation or respect for the "little guys" actually working in the retail locations making those conmections with their customers. When upper management comes onsite they talk about our set-up and displays and what changes they want to make to everyone execpt for us. I particularly run my own stand and it completely baffles me that they will walk around me and talk about my stand as if I am not standing there. They don't speak to us, they dont make eye contact, and they definitely don't make us feel welcomed by Fanatics. They seem very unorganized and refuse to hire more staff. All tthey care about is the dollar of which they intend on making no matter what steps they need to take to get there. I dislike that they do all purchasing without even stepping foot into our arena to understand fan needs and team culture. Our colors are red and white with emphasis on RED. Our customers rock the red. Fanatics makes that hard to do with the over use of navy and grey. It is very hard to sale and they don't hear these complaints on the everyday basis. I like my job but not the company and have often considered leaving. Our team won the Stanley cup this year and Fanatics made it the worst experience of my life!

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5.0
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Pros

Part of Fanatics Betting and Gaming -Work/Life Balance: managers really stress keeping good work/life balance. When I told mine that I had to work a couple extra hours to finish something before a sprint they told me to take another couple hours off during the next week or so. Also, half-day Fridays in the summer! -Remote work. -Smart, driven developers. -Good benefits package.

Cons

-A bit of a start-up nature causes some odd, sporadic development blockers. Not a big enough deal, but can be an annoyance.

5.0
Jun 26, 2026
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Pros

This is specifically for Fanatics Betting and Gaming (FBG), as I can't speak on the other lines of business. - autonomous work with the freedom to really put your stamp on projects - minimal red tape, allowing you to execute and move swiftly - full remote culture, with the expectation to respect employee calendars - stability- the company is careful not to overhire and retain its employees - the people- despite being remote, I feel close to my team and work around people who really believe in the mission and products we provide

Cons

- Remote work is not for everyone. If you aren't letting management know what you are working on, it can sometimes slip through the cracks. - Full autonomy is a double edge sword. It's fantastic for those who feel like their work is often hindered by unnecessary red tape, but it can be a struggle for those who work better with a set structure and routine. - Technology has been improving and the commitment to leveraging AI tools is encouraging, but there is still a bit of manual work still that can lead to human error. - benefits and pay are fair here, but you have to dig a bit to fully utilize all the benefits we have.

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