Head Of Commercial

13 Minutes ago • 10 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As the Head of Commercial at Fanatical, you will be responsible for driving revenue and margin performance across various product channels. You will lead the commercial strategy, manage key publisher relationships, and identify new growth opportunities. This includes overseeing pricing strategies, commercial forecasting, and inventory management, ensuring Fanatical's presence and performance globally. The role involves leading a team, collaborating with other business units, and representing Fanatical at industry events. You will also support the General Manager with company-wide initiatives, offering commercial insight into key growth and innovation strategies. The summary is designed to be approximately 100 words.
Must have:
  • 10+ years of experience in commercial management.
  • Proven track record of managing publisher accounts.
  • Strong commercial acumen for revenue and margin optimization.
  • Deep understanding of commercial deal-making within the games industry.
  • A strong network of industry contacts.
Good to have:
  • Experience in the gaming, eCommerce, or digital media sectors.
  • Passion for gaming and understanding of digital PC game markets.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities.
Perks:
  • Laptop and all the gear you need for work
  • Free access to online courses and books
  • Training (unlimited Udemy + more)
  • Company stock options
  • Company swag packages
  • Private Medical and Dental Insurance
  • Life insurance, critical illness insurance and income protection insurance
  • Company pension 5% ER, 5% EE
  • VTO (Voluntary Time Off) - a day off every quarter for volunteering non-profit
  • Frequent team bonding events
  • Flexible work hours & time-off
  • Employee Interest and Hobby Groups supported by our company
  • Open, energetic and fan-focused, international work environment

Job Details

About this Role

Fandom is growing! We are looking for a dynamic and commercial driven leader to join as Head of Commercial at Fanatical, based in Rugeley, UK. This role reports to our General Manager and plays a key part in shaping Fanatical’s growth trajectory.

Our Fanatical team is a fan of digital games and entertainment, and is proud of creating a vibrant platform for fans to find keys to some of the best online games and entertainment products across the globe.

As Head of Commercial, you will own the revenue-driving strategy across our product channels growth, pricing strategy, sales reporting and inventory management. You will work closely with the business development team to onboard the latest and greatest new games and ensure their commercial success on the platform. 

You'll also directly manage key publisher relationships, explore new growth opportunities, and drive strategic initiatives that elevate Fanatical’s presence and performance globally.

You Will...

  • Take ownership of revenue and margin performance and oversee key product channels (New Releases, Store, Mystery, and Non-Games), collaborating with Business Development to maintain strong Bundle revenue.
  • Lead the commercial strategy for Fanatical, ensuring that our revenue and margin mix aligns with business goals and finding ways to optimise performance and drive growth.
  • Take direct responsibility for the account management of key Fanatical publishing partners to manage and grow sales for their catalogue, building effective and measurable long-standing relationships.
  • Oversee successful new game launches by coordinating with Business Development, shaping pricing strategies, and leading cross-functional execution of launch campaigns.
  • Lead Fanatical’s pricing strategy to balance margin optimisation, competitive positioning, and customer acquisition.
  • Own commercial forecasting, providing business insights on product performance, supporting external marketing prioritisation, and refining strategy based on reporting outcomes.
  • Set the strategic approach for digital key purchases, optimising inventory turnover and profitability through effective deal-making and inventory management.
  • Identify and pursue new revenue opportunities by leveraging market trends, commercial insights, and industry relationships.
  • Ensure that Fanatical is well-represented at external industry trade shows, managing the budget and attending where required. Some level of travel will be expected in this role.
  • Act as the Commercial leadership voice within Fanatical, communicating department performance, challenges, and opportunities to the broader leadership team.
  • Collaborate with other Fandom business units to identify cross-brand commercial synergies and partnership opportunities.
  • Partner with external stakeholders (e.g., payment providers, distributors) to support commercial objectives and regional growth initiatives.
  • Support the General Manager with broader company-wide initiatives, offering commercial insight into key growth and innovation strategies.
  • Invests in individual growth, addresses performance and engagement proactively, and fosters a sense of shared ownership and trust.

You Have...

  • 10+ years of experience in commercial management, business development, or partner strategy—preferably in the gaming, eCommerce, or digital media sectors and 3+ years leading teams of 3 or more employees. 
  • A proven track record of managing publisher or partner accounts with tangible revenue growth results.
  • Strong commercial acumen, with a data-informed approach to revenue, pricing, and margin optimisation.
  • Deep understanding of commercial deal-making, licensing, and partner negotiations within the games industry.
  • A strong network of industry contacts across publishers, developers, and distributors.
  • A passion for gaming and a solid grasp of digital PC game markets, consumer trends, and commercial models.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities, particularly in B2B environments.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English.

Benefits & Perks

  • Laptop and all the gear you need for work
  • Free access to a multitude of popular online courses and books sponsored by our company
  • Training (unlimited Udemy + more)
  • Company stock options
  • Company swag packages
  • Private Medical and Dental Insurance
  • Life insurance, critical illness insurance and income protection insurance
  • Company pension 5% ER, 5% EE
  • VTO (Voluntary Time Off) - a day off every quarter for volunteering non-profit
  • Frequent team bonding events
  • Flexible work hours & time-off
  • Employee Interest and Hobby Groups supported by our company
  • Open, energetic and fan-focused, international work environment 

About Fandom

Fandom is the world’s largest fan platform where fans immerse themselves in imagined worlds across entertainment and gaming. Reaching more than 315 million unique visitors per month and hosting more than 250,000 wikis, Fandom.com is the #1 source for in-depth information on pop culture, gaming, TV and film, where fans learn about and celebrate their favorite fandoms.

The Fanatical division is on a mission to help gamers from all over the world find amazing games at amazing prices.  Fanatical guides gamers to quickly find what they want from a selection of over 15,000 officially licensed digital products from over 1500+ publishers.  Fanatical became part of the Fandom family in 2021, giving gamers a definitive one-stop all round entertainment experience.

Fandom is an equal opportunity employer. Fandom values diversity, and all employment decisions are made on the basis of job requirements and individual qualifications.

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