Activewear Merchandising Manager

Kline Franchising, Inc.•Cornelius, NC

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.