Associate Project Manager, Branded Apparel and Merchandise

Life Time Inc. is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support branded apparel, uniforms, merchandise, and promotional product initiatives. The role manages projects from concept through delivery, coordinating product sourcing, vendors, artwork, purchasing, budgets, e-commerce setup, reporting, and cross-functional stakeholders.

What you'll do:

• Serves as a primary point of contact for business owners and Creative when branded apparel, uniform, merchandise or promotional product needs are identified
• Partners with the Director of Apparel to identify product solutions based on business needs, brand standards, budget, quantity and timelines
• Sources and coordinates branded apparel, bags, hats, drinkware, office accessories and other promotional merchandise through name-brand and ASI product suppliers as well as custom product development partners
• Requests, tracks and evaluates RFQs, comparing product options, pricing, decoration, minimum quantities, lead times and other project requirements
• Presents product recommendations and pricing to business owners through PowerPoint presentations and other appropriate formats
• Communicates and manages project timelines, tasks, deadlines, execution of decoration, any issue resolutions and status updates to internal and external partners
• Identifies opportunities for cost savings and economies of scale across both small and large product opportunities
• Partners with Creative and business owners to review artwork and production proofs to ensure adherence to Life Time brand standards, including proper logo sizing, placement, color and overall clarity
• Coordinates purchase order creation, manages invoices and maintains project budgets and ensures on time delivery
• Completes and submits item setup forms for new e-commerce items and uniform products, including pricing, descriptions, photographs and other required information
• Maintains and updates the internal approved product catalog
• Coordinates annual business reviews with internal business owners, including scheduling and preparing annual order reports including look books showcasing products secured for each business

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Apparel, Merchandising, Marketing, Project Management or a related field
• 1-2 years prior project management, apparel, retail, merchandising, sourcing or related experience
• Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively identify and resolve issues
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with business stakeholders, Creative, vendors and other cross-functional partners
• Demonstrates the ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn and adapt to new software systems
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, project documentation and vendor communications
• Experience working with apparel, merchandise, retail, promotional products, sourcing or related categories
• Experience managing projects, vendors or product development processes preferred

Benefits:

• A fully subsidized membership
• Discounts on Life Time products and services
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
• Training and professional development
• Paid sick leave where required by law
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage (Full-time Team Members)
• Short term and long term disability insurance (Full-time Team Members)
• Life insurance (Full-time Team Members)
• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans (Full-time Team Members)
• Parental leave and adoption assistance (Full-time Team Members)