Retail Assistant

Riser Fitness, LLC•Costa Mesa, CA

20d

About The Position

The Retail Operations & Inventory Coordinator supports company-wide retails execution by coordinating inventory flow, seasonal allocations, studio support, merchandising resets, and retail logistics—particularly for studios without a General Manager. This role ensures inventory accuracy, timely product movement, and consistent retail presentation across all locations through close coordination with studios, vendors, and corporate teams.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in multi-unit retail operations, merchandising strategy, or retail management.
Demonstrated experience owning retail performance, inventory planning, and vendor strategy.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data to inform decisions.
Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; experience with POS, inventory, or retail analytics platforms.
Ability to operate autonomously and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.
Experience in fitness, wellness, or lifestyle brands strongly preferred.
1+ years of experience in retail coordination, merchandising
Strong organizational and communication skills with attention to detail.
Proﬁcient in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and POS/inventory management systems.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines across various studios.
A passion for wellness, Pilates, and supporting an inspiring studio environment.
Strong organizational and inventory management skills
High attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to manage multiple workstreams and deadlines
Clear written and verbal communication
Retail merchandising and operational experience preferred
Ability to travel to studios as needed for merchandising and inventory support up to 30% of the time.
Ability to lift and move merchandise up to 25 lbs.
Standing or walking for extended periods during studio visits or merchandising setups.

Nice To Haves

Background in ﬁtness, wellness, or lifestyle retail preferred.

Responsibilities

Inventory & Logistics Management
Coordinate seasonal retail product drop-off and pick-up, including allocation of shipments for studios without a General Manager.
Maintain and organize corporate retail inventory held at the office, serving as an in-transit hub for seasonal, non-seasonal, and acquired inventory.
Track all retail orders using territory tracking sheets and upcoming payments sheets, documenting items, quantities, delivery timelines, and receiving locations.
Track all retail shipments by forwarding shipping notifications to receiving studios with clear allocation details.
Update upcoming payment sheets once orders are invoiced and note studios with in-transit inventory.
Sales Racks & Product Movement
Coordinate the movement of sales racks across districts and company-wide, ensuring racks rotate monthly.
Support quarterly combined retail swaps by consolidating district-level inventory, reassorting apparel, and coordinating redistribution and sales rack movement.
Retail Visits & In-Studio Support
Conduct retail visits to review assortments, merchandising, and overall retail presentation.
Respond to feedback from General Managers about refreshing the studio retail walls and displays.
Transfer unused or excess products (e.g., metal hooks, overstocked hangers) between studios as needed to optimize resources.
Assist with quarterly inventory processes and help complete local quarterly inventory counts as needed.
Merchandising & Resets
Assist with incoming inventory and execute weekly and monthly retail wall resets for studios.
Assist with combined inventory swaps and merchandising resets across districts as required.
Assist with Acquisition & Soft Opening sets
Systems, Reporting & Communication
Maintain the Retail Pictures Chat and maintain the Retail Pictures Log to assess assortments, stock levels, and merchandising standards across studios.
Support SKU management in Club Ready by coordinating with team members, who uploads all incoming SKUs and updates the Retail Tracker in real time.
Complete all tasks forwarded from the Retail Inbox in a timely and organized manner.
Respond to Retail Support Tickets, ensuring issues are logged, tracked, and resolved according to established processes.