Activewear Merchandising Manager

Burn Boot Camp - HQ; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Burn Boot Camp in Cornelius, NC seeks an Activewear Merchandising Manager to own the full product lifecycle for the activewear line, including trend research, assortment planning, production, inventory, and sell-through in both franchise and e-commerce channels.

You'll partner with the Director of Retail and franchise partners, lead design direction, manage vendors, and drive improvements in customs, inventory, and partnerships like Fabletics. Travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in activewear, fashion buying, merchandising, or product development.
• Strong creative eye with trend-informed and commercially grounded decisions.
• Direct vendor management experience with production timelines and quality standards.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms and product data management.
• Knowledge of garment costing, pricing strategy, and sourcing.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, business, or related field preferred.
• Experience with Shopify or similar e-commerce platforms is a plus.
• Ability to travel for vendor meetings, fittings, and events.

Responsibilities

• Own seasonal and rolling assortment planning across activewear categories for franchise partners and e-commerce.
• Lead design decisions — colorways, fabrication, silhouette, and brand alignment.
• Manage activewear vendor relationships — timelines, quality control, delivery, and brand compliance.
• Coordinate fittings and sample development with minimal escalation.
• Oversee customs program end-to-end and partnerships like Fabletics.
• Analyze sales trends and inventory data to inform buy and replenish decisions.

Skills

Activewear merchandising

Vendor management

Trend research

Assortment planning

Design direction

Project management

Communication with vendors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, business, or related field

Tools

Shopify

Job description

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Full Time Cornelius, NC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1248

Burn Boot Camp Culture

Burn Boot Camp is one of the fastest-growing fitness franchises in the nation and has experienced rapid growth since its founding in 2015. We move like our members — with purpose and fast-paced. We aim to inspire, empower, and transform lives through community-based fitness.

Position Overview

The Activewear Merchandising Manager owns the full product lifecycle for Burn Boot Camp's activewear business — trend research, assortment planning, vendor production, inventory, and sell-through. Reporting to the Director of Retail, this role is a key strategic partner across franchise partner channels and e-commerce.

This is a mid-to-senior position built for someone proactive, not reactive. The right candidate brings a point of view, takes ownership without being asked, and stays a step ahead of what the department needs — with minimal direction required.

Areas of Accountability

• Seasonal and rolling assortment planning, including events
• Design direction and colorway decisions
• Vendor and production management
• Customs program ownership
• Fabletics and other partnership production support
• Inventory analysis and sell-down input

Roles and Responsibilities

Assortment Planning & Design Direction

• Own seasonal and rolling assortment planning across all activewear categories, serving both franchise partners and the e-commerce channel.
• Lead design decisions independently — colorways, fabrication, silhouette, and brand alignment — without requiring direction on every choice.
• Conduct ongoing market and trend research to identify opportunities and inform assortment strategies.
• Manage the activewear product calendar in collaboration with the Retail Operations Manager, ensuring that all drops and launches are well-coordinated.
• Support photoshoots with the Brand + Commerce Manager
• Create all supporting assets for gym locations – pre-order form, Custom templated release collection examples, Collection look book
• Manage all activewear vendor relationships at the production level — timelines, quality control, delivery schedules, and brand compliance.
• Coordinate fittings and sample development, driving results with minimal escalation to the Director.
• Monitor production proactively and resolve issues at the vendor level before they impact launch timelines.
• Own all production-side coordination for the Fabletics and other partnerships, supporting the Director’s strategic relationship management.

Customs Program Ownership

• Own and operate the customs program end-to-end: vendor relationships, SLA compliance, product and collection assortment, process management, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement improvements that increase capacity, reduce turnaround time, or strengthen quality standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for franchise partners on customs inquiries, ensuring a best-in-class experience.

Inventory & Sell-Down

• Analyze sales trends and inventory data to identify sell-down needs and communicate recommendations to the Retail Operations Manager and Director.
• Collaborate with the Brand + Commerce Manager on promotional and markdown execution across platforms.
• Provide input on seasonal buys and replenishment decisions in partnership with the Director.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3–6 years of experience in activewear, fashion buying, merchandising, or product development — with a clear track record of owning decisions, not just supporting them.
• Strong creative eye with the ability to make design and assortment decisions that are both trend-informed and commercially grounded.
• Direct vendor management experience including production timelines, quality standards, and issue resolution.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms, product data management, and B2B/B2C channel dynamics.
• Knowledge of garment costing, pricing strategy, and sourcing.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills — able to manage multiple active programs simultaneously without losing detail.
• Strong communicator who can represent the department confidently with vendors and franchise partners.
• Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, business, or related field preferred.
• Experience with Shopify or similar e-commerce platforms as a plus.
• Ability to travel as needed for vendor meetings, fittings, and events.