Activewear Merchandising Manager

Burn Boot Camp; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burn Boot Camp is seeking an Activewear Merchandising Manager to own the full lifecycle of its activewear line, from trend research to assortment planning and vendor production. The role reports to the Director of Retail and partners across franchise channels and e-commerce.

This mid-to-senior role requires proactive ownership, strong design sensibility, and the ability to drive drops and collections with minimal direction. Travel for vendor meetings and events is expected.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in activewear, fashion buying, merchandising, or product development — owning decisions.
• Strong creative eye with trend-informed and commercially grounded decisions.
• 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 across multiple programs.
• Strong communicator who can represent the department with vendors and franchise partners.
• 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 all activewear categories for franchise partners and e-commerce.
• Lead design decisions independently — colorways, fabrication, silhouette, and brand alignment.
• Conduct ongoing market and trend research to identify opportunities and inform assortment strategies.
• Manage activewear product calendar with Retail Operations Manager for drops and launches.
• Support photoshoots with Brand + Commerce Manager; create assets for gym locations.
• Manage all activewear vendor relationships—timelines, QC, delivery schedules, brand compliance.
• Coordinate fittings and sample development with minimal escalation to Director.
• Monitor production and resolve issues at the vendor level before launches.
• Own production coordination for partnerships (e.g., Fabletics) and support relationship management.

Skills

Activewear merchandising

Vendor management

Product development

Assortment planning

Design direction

E-commerce platforms

Shopify

Sourcing costs

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising or related field

Tools

Shopify

Product data management

Job description

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

• 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 is a plus.
• Ability to travel as needed for vendor meetings, fittings, and events.