Q&A With Fanatics Employees
Fanatics employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at Fanatics
Love working at Fanatics and being part of a great company at such at exciting time in it's evolution.
Review from IT Dept
It's a fun company to work for! There is always some breaking news about how the company continues to grow leaps & bounds. There are opportunities to grow in role or even switch to other teams around the company. There are times of stress but overall very fun & rewarding experience.
Review from HR Dept
busy, ever changing, always challenging, shifting priorities
Review from Product Dept
I love working at Fanatics. The people that I work with all share the same idea that we are involved with something special. I don't see myself ever leaving this company, but if I ever do, this will undoubtedly go down as the most fun experience that I'll have in my career.
Review from HR Dept
Fast, fun, challenging and rewarding.
Review from HR Dept
What it's like to work at Fanatics
- Fanatics employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
- Employees at Fanatics report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Fanatics have 2 meetings
- 93% of Fanatics employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Fanatics employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
- 78% of Fanatics employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Fanatics employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 87% of Fanatics employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Fanatics Employees
IDX: 25 TOT: 67
What is Fanatics Commerce' internship program like?
Work independently on things no one has time to explain, present to leadership at the end
Feeling like you should definitely get paid for that. But you won't.
What do people at Fanatics Commerce think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
He talks a lot
Best CEO ever - real, accessible, humble
What part of Fanatics Commerce's business is growing fastest? What part is having difficulties?
Well, there are no sports anymore - you do the math.
It’s all growing fast - from wholesale to merchandise in stadiums to international.
What's the interview process like at Fanatics Commerce?
Mine was 4 hours long in San Francisco before things got bad in Tampa
You get to meet lots of different people that you would work with and for. Recruiter did a great job of keeping me informed.
How does Fanatics Commerce make decisions around promotions?
Favoritism and who makes the best PowerPoint slides.
Work hard, do great things, get recognized
How do you feel about going to work at Fanatics Commerce everyday?
Really terrible. Have you seen the office? The Product development team works in a windowless room that used to be a closet
Can’t wait to go to work each day
How's the feedback process at Fanatics Commerce?
Needs a major overhaul. Too many leaders over the years putting their 2 cents, needs to be simplified.
No formal process but very open dialogue regularly
What kind of people succeed at Fanatics Commerce?
People who can pivot, multi-task, collaborate and think outside of the box...also must have a growth mindset
Hard working, people oriented, culture builders
What's the best part of your job at Fanatics Commerce?
The girl who sits next to me is so funny
Working with my peers. Having a voice. Sharing ideas.
How do you feel about Fanatics Commerce's future?
Hopeless. The leadership is so terrible. Best thing would be if fans no longer want to watch sports, fanatics can just slowly fade into the sunset
Can’t wait to see all that Fanatics becomes. It’s going to be one of the leading companies in sports merchandise.
What are the team outings like at Fanatics Commerce?
They wanted us to volunteer at Big Cat Rescue. Enough said.
Lots of office based activities
How difficult is it to maintain a social life while in your job at Fanatics Commerce?
There’s a keg in the break room in both offices. You’ll have lots of friends after you find the other day drinkers.
Not difficult
How can I improve my chances of being hired at Fanatics Commerce?
Dye your hair blonde and do 100 squats. Wear leggings to interview.
Check your ego at the door - show how well you connect with the culture
What should I wear for an interview at Fanatics Commerce?
Business casual
Anything
How often do employees get raises at Fanatics Commerce?
Never.
What are you most excited about working at Fanatics Commerce?
The future potential of this company
How common are layoffs at Fanatics Commerce?
Almost never
What unique perks and benefits does Fanatics Commerce provide?
Great discounts, flexibility for time off, open to new ways of thinking and doing
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Fanatics Commerce?
Nothing really - they painted a very clear picture of who and what they are
How much diversity is there among employees at Fanatics Commerce?
Very diverse
What's the office layout like at Fanatics Commerce?
Pretty open environment with lots of collaboration spaces
How long do the interviews usually take at Fanatics Commerce?
Typically a series of 1 hour interviews
How do I do well in an interview at Fanatics Commerce?
Show your passion for what you do regardless of what that is
How would you describe your overall experience interviewing at Fanatics Commerce?
Best process ever
What was the most difficult question that was asked during your interview at Fanatics Commerce?
Are you missionary or mercenary






