Retail Merchandising & Procurement Manager

• Company events
• Bodybar Pilates class access
• Annual bonus (10% of base pay)
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development

•  Lead retail merchandising strategy and seasonal product launches across all studios 
•  Develop product assortments, planograms, and visual merchandising standards 
•  Create retail readiness kits for new studio openings and launches 
•  Partner with Marketing, Design, and Operations on retail campaigns and product storytelling 
•  Research market and athleisure trends to inform product strategy 

•  Source and manage vendors for apparel, accessories, and branded merchandise 
•  Negotiate pricing, contracts, timelines, and order terms 
•  Manage product ordering systems and franchisee purchasing platform 
•  Oversee production timelines and ensure on-time delivery for studio launches 
•  Set inventory ordering standards (MOQs, reorder points, inventory targets) 

•  Forecast inventory needs across core and seasonal product lines 
•  Track product performance, sales trends, and profitability 
•  Support budgeting, invoicing, and financial reconciliation with Finance 
•  Identify opportunities to improve margins and reduce inventory waste 

•  Serve as the main retail merchandising contact for franchisees 
•  Support studio openings, presales, and grand openings (including on-site support as needed) 
•  Train studio teams on retail selling, product knowledge, and merchandising standards 
•  Provide tools, playbooks, and guidance to improve retail execution and sales 

•  4+ years in retail merchandising, buying, procurement, or inventory management 
•  Experience in fitness, boutique retail, athleisure, or apparel strongly preferred 
•  Experience working with multi-location or franchise systems is a plus 
•  Strong negotiation and vendor management skills 
•  Experience with inventory planning, forecasting, and retail budgeting 
•  Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 
•  Proficiency with Microsoft Office and retail/inventory systems 

•  Retail merchandising & product assortment planning 
•  Vendor sourcing and negotiation 
•  Inventory forecasting and budget management 
•  Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration 
•  Ability to train and support field/studio teams 
•  Creative eye for brand presentation and retail experience 

•  Play a key role in a rapidly growing boutique fitness brand 
•  Own a high-impact retail function across a national franchise system 
•  Work cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and franchise leadership 
•  Hybrid schedule with travel to studios across the U.S. 
•  Opportunity to directly influence retail revenue and brand experience 

_{BODYBAR Pilates is a boutique fitness franchise. Each location is independently owned and may have varying perks, compensation, and employment requirements. Contact the location you are applying to directly for specific employment questions.}