Benefits:
Competitive salary
Paid time off
Wellness resources
bout the job
Club Pilates offers group reformer classes in various formats and levels to accommodate everyone seeking to learn Pilates and hone their fitness expertise. Club Pilates is a well-established, national brand, committed to providing affordable and accessible equipment-based Pilates to the community.
Club Pilates is currently established in 49 states and in 8 other countries with more than 1000 studios around the world. Class formats target a wide range of clients’ needs – from young to more senior and beginner to advanced. Club Pilates was one of the first studios to create a 500-hour Teacher Training Program designed to thoroughly and safely teach group Pilates apparatus classes. Club Pilates has been recognized in Inc Magazine's Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000 List two years in a row as well as Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 two years in a row. For more information, visit www.clubpilates.com
POSITION:
Our Club Pilates studio in Allentown is seeking a seasoned General Manager to join our team. This person will be responsible for sales, studio growth and current member retention while helping people improve their lives through the benefits of Pilates. The General Manager will be highly focused on sales, while also overseeing all studio operations, sales staff, customer-service, and marketing. He/she will be the lead salesperson, driving the majority of membership sales. The best candidate for this position will be a results-driven, goal oriented, health conscious, outgoing people-person, with a passion to help others.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee and manage sales process of lead generation, follow-up and close
Establish sales priorities and goals across all lines of business for sales team and establish reporting using data analytics
Implement sales process to schedule prospects into Intro class
Achieve Daily Activities Goals between 100 - 125 of phone, text, email, and face-to-face prospects to encourage them to consider the benefits that come with Club Pilates Membership
Analyze sales statistics to identify areas of improvement and work with Regional Manager on monthly goals for studio and staff
Manage sales staff and coordinate all instructors and class scheduling
Conduct tours of the facility while establishing a relationship and targeting individual’s needs and wants
Book quality appointments to achieve daily, weekly and monthly sales quotas
Develop and execute innovative sales strategies and marketing campaigns to generate leads for the studio
Schedule, implement and support lead generation including grass-root marketing, community and networking events. Required to plan and attend a minimum of one event per month
Build and form new relationships with potential members
Plan and attend monthly studio events as required, including scheduling and marketing associated with events
Ensure consistent levels of high-touch outstanding customer service handling all customer requests
Gain a proficiency in studio software to perform data analytics and assist in managing marketing campaigns, inventory levels, and class information
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Pilates Studio and ensure maintenance schedule is being followed
Enforce Club Pilates policies and procedures
Ensure all forms, administrative supplies, and studio literature is stocked and visible
Any other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
At least 3+ years of retail/service sales, membership sales, or fitness sales experience required
Minimum of 3+ years of management experience
Must be available to work required shifts which is currently a Sunday-Thursday schedule (Fridays/Saturdays off) and mix of day/evening hours
Excellent sales, communication and customer service skills required.
Ability to build rapport with members and work harmoniously with co-workers.
Goal-oriented with an ability to manage and drive 4 revenue streams: Memberships, Retail, Private Training, and Teacher Training
Ability to work independently and collaborate with other area Club Pilates general managers in the ownership group, regional manager and with the sales and operations director.
Ability to excel in a fast changing, diverse environment and make optimal daily decisions.
Strong social media knowledge - knowledge and regular use of Social Media i.e., Facebook, Instagram, Yelp, Google+
Ability to recognize areas of improvement and implement changes using good judgment
Solid writing and grammar skills
Must have excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills in person
Highly organized, proficient in data management with a strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to stand or sit for up to 8 hours throughout the workday
Must be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Professional, punctual, reliable and neat
Ability to work harmoniously with co-workers, members and the general public
Proficiency with computers and studio software
An affinity and passion for fitness
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
Full-time salaried position
Competitive base salary plus monthly bonuses and incentives based on membership sales and revenue goals
Paid Time Off
Fitness casual dress-code
Employee discounts
VALUES:
Integrity – The foundation of our business is built on honesty and trust, loyalty and dedication to the company, our members and to each other.
Teamwork – We are a loyal Club Pilates team working together with passion as we bring the benefits of Pilates to our external community. We feel a connection with each other and our members through open communication and support.
Passion – This is our driving force. It is at the heart of everything we do. The knowledge that we are impacting people in a positive way empowers everyone on our team.
Professionalism – Working in an organized and productive manner to achieve results and exceed sales goals.