Analyst, Apparel and Retail Strategy

Purpose Brands, the parent company of Orangetheory, Anytime Fitness, Waxing the City, and The Bar Method, is seeking an Analyst, Apparel & Retail Strategy to join its team. This is a great position for someone who is looking to expand their career, and join a company with a fun, fast-paced and inspirational culture. Purpose/Impact: (Duties & Essential Functions) Strategy & Growth Partner with the VP of Retail to support the development of the long-term retail strategy across Purpose Brands. Analyze new revenue opportunities, product categories, partnerships, and business initiatives. Identify opportunities to improve franchisee profitability and increase retail penetration. Support the develop business cases for new investments, merchandising initiatives, and growth strategies. Prepare analyses, models, and executive-ready insights that support strategic decision-making. Analytics & Performance Management Maintain & analyze key retail performance metrics, dashboards, and recurring reporting. Help support a consistent KPI framework across brands, channels, and product categories. Analyze sales performance, margins, inventory productivity, promotional effectiveness, and customer purchasing behavior. Identify performance gaps, diagnose root causes, and recommend potential corrective actions. Track and report progress against strategic initiatives and financial objectives. Process Improvement & Profitability Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve retail execution, and strengthen profitability. Evaluate operational changes designed to improve sales, margins, inventory turns, and franchisee profitability. Measure results from pilots and new initiatives and make recommendations on whether and how they should be scaled. Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Franchise Support teams to gather inputs, align stakeholders, and support execution. Financial Analysis Build and maintain financial models to evaluate strategic opportunities. Analyze pricing, promotion, product mix, and sourcing decisions. Quantify the economic impact of retail initiatives on both franchisees and the brands. Support annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes. Strengths and Background 2-5 years of experience in consulting, analytics, strategic finance, retail, merchandising, or a related analytical role. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills. Excel and financial modeling capabilities. Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights, recommendations, and action plans. Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate insights to senior stakeholders. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving organization. Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Intellectual curiosity and desire to learn the retail and apparel business. What Success Looks Like (12-24 Months) Owned reliable KPI reporting across retail businesses. Built reporting that provides clear visibility into key performance drivers and opportunities. Identified and advanced initiatives that improve franchisee profitability. Developed business cases for growth investments and new retail opportunities. Become a trusted analytical and strategic partner to the VP of Retail and broader cross-functional team. Why someone would take this job They get broad exposure to strategy, analytics, finance, merchandising, apparel, operations, franchising, and private-equity-backed growth while working closely with the person running a $50M+ retail business. It is a strong platform for someone with a strong analytical foundation who wants to move closer to operations, strategy, and commercial decision-making beyond a traditional finance, consulting, or retail analytics role, with visibility to senior leaders and meaningful opportunities to influence business decisions. Salary Range: $68 - $74k per year What’s in it for you? Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage Hybrid Work Environment Life and Disability Insurance Unlimited Time off + Paid Holidays Flexible Friday's between Memorial Day and Labor Day 401(K) Savings Plan Matching at 4% 10 Coaching and Therapy sessions Mental Health Benefits Brand Discounts & Reimbursements In-house workout facilities Professional Development Opportunities Team Building, Employee Engagement Activities & so much more WORK SCHEDULE Remote optional: Fridays On-site days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT Purpose Brands is committed to encouraging, facilitating, and upholding an environment centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion across every facet of the Purpose Brands. We will work to create a sustainable culture that supports a healthy space for learning and growing, valuing, and empowering every employee, inspiring a diverse franchise network, and uplifting the members and communities we serve. EEO STATEMENT Purpose Brands provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Purpose Brands, LLC is here to make personal health and wellness accessible for people worldwide. The company holds the world’s largest and most trusted portfolio of fitness, health and wellness franchise brands and services: Anytime Fitness, Orangetheory Fitness, Waxing the City, The Bar Method, Healthy Contributions and Provision Security. Together, these brands generate USD$3.7 billion in revenue, operating across 50 countries on all seven continents with a combined 6 million members. With a world-class franchise operating model and suite of services that help its portfolio brands accelerate growth and deliver exceptional member experiences, Purpose Brands is best positioned for rapid expansion and to capture a strong market share in the global wellness industry. Enhance the health, prosperity, and overall well-being of franchisees, consumers, and employees through purpose-driven products and experiences. Empowering individuals and communities to live healthier, more vibrant lives. People. Purpose. Performance. Play. #J-18808-Ljbffr Purpose Brands, LLC