Camps Merchandising Specialist | Hybrid

Lifeway•Nashville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Lifeway Camp is seeking a Merchandising Specialist to oversee merchandise operations for FUGE and CentriKid Camps. The role manages the full merchandise lifecycle, including product line development, pricing, sourcing, inventory forecasting, logistics, and sell-through management. It carries revenue responsibility across both camp brands, with $1.5 million in merchandise responsibility, and works toward event-level budget and profit margin goals. The specialist coordinates merchandise logistics across multiple camp locations, monitors sales and inventory to guide reorders, and trains and supports seasonal staff. The role collaborates with procurement, brand, marketing, and design teams to ensure merchandise reflects camp themes and brand identity. It also handles customer service inquiries related to camp merchandise, including gift certificates and presale orders. This is a hybrid remote/in-office position in the greater Nashville, Tennessee area. Lifeway describes a Work from Anywhere culture and provides equipment and resources for a productive workspace. Relocation assistance is available. The position requires active involvement in an Evangelical Christian church.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Logistics, or a related field.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to make sound inventory, pricing, and operational decisions.
Experience with on-site operations management and vendor coordination across multiple locations.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for inventory tracking, sales reporting, and budget management.
Creativity and innovation in product line development and merchandise presentation.
Ability to develop training materials and lead training sessions for seasonal or non-permanent staff.
Located in the Nashville, Tennessee area.
Actively involved in an Evangelical Christian church.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a camp, outdoor, or youth ministry environment.
Background in retail sales or retail merchandising.
Familiarity with inventory management or point-of-sale systems.

Responsibilities

Lead the full merchandise lifecycle for FUGE and CentriKid Camps, from product line development and pricing strategy to sourcing, inventory forecasting, and sell-through management.
Partner with the Procurement Team to source products aligned with camp themes and brand identity each season.
Establish and achieve event-level budget and profit margin goals, driving revenue performance across $1.5 million in merchandise responsibility.
Plan and execute merchandise logistics, including inventory ordering, delivery coordination, and on-site setup across multiple camp locations.
Monitor sales trends and inventory turnover to ensure timely, accurate reorders throughout the camp season.
Develop training materials and lead training sessions for seasonal staff on merchandise operations; provide ongoing support and troubleshooting during the event season.
Maintain consistent merchandising practices and communication standards across FUGE and CentriKid, serving as liaison between brand teams.
Collaborate with marketing and design teams to align merchandise with brand identity and seasonal event themes.
Handle customer service inquiries related to camp merchandise, including gift certificates and presale orders, and resolve them promptly and professionally.