Membership Sales Director

Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC)

Membership Sales Director

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    The Membership Sales Director must be comfortable utilizing professional sales and marketing skills to lead a team of sales professionals and effectively coach them to perform sales calls, generate qualified leads, execute marketing campaigns, actively develop and participate in networking events and achieve monthly sales goals.

    Position: Membership Sales Director

    Job Type: Full-time

    Location: FFC Union Station

    Compensation: $50,000-55,000 per year plus commission and bonus opportunities

    Essential Job Functions:

    Responsible for achieving Club’s monthly membership sales and monthly net membership goals

    Perform any and all duties in accordance with FFC’s core values; Improvement, Safety, Friendliness, Superior Service and Integrity

    Develop and implement monthly and quarterly sales action plans. Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of sales and marketing programs

    Implement lead generation strategies (prospecting events, outdoor festivals, etc.)

    Assist in recruiting, coaching, developing and mentoring the sales team

    Conduct a thorough needs analysis, present membership benefits that match the prospects needs/wants and invite prospects to become members of the club

    Build relationships and meet the needs of prospective members through engagement such as identifying needs, club tours, pipeline management and relationship marketing strategies

    Maintain proper use of CRM (GymSales) database, contracts and forms. Effectively track the lead source and missed sales to understand objections and establish a course of contact

    Process all membership contracts/paperwork in a timely and accurate manner

    Assist in community outreach and power prospect up to 50% self generated leads by attending networking, neighborhood, chamber, business after hours and open house events

    Network with members and guests to maximize referrals. Consistently promote and present new member and existing member referral promotions

    Staff street fairs, expos and outdoor events to generate leads and follow up with prospects

    Help staff corporate health fairs and generate new WellFIT leads

    Maintain knowledge of competition and industry trends

    Any additional duties as assigned by GM

    Qualifications:

    A very sociable person with an outgoing personality and great communication skills that enjoys interacting with members, co-workers, corporate clients and the community

    A team player with the ability to work directly with all departments of the club to carry out our company purpose - to enhance the lives of our members and guests by improving their overall health and well-being

    Proven experience as a manager/coach in a goal driven environment

    Strong management and development skills are essential with 3+ years supervisory/management experience

    5 years of sales experience. Hospitality or club industry experience preferred

    Excellent personal presentation, interpersonal skills, and problem solving skills

    A college degree in marketing, communications or a related field preferred

    What We Offer:

    Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare

    Company-paid Life Insurance

    401K - with company match

    PTO/Sick

    Professional Development Reimbursement - FFC will match 50% of the cost for an activity up to a maximum reimbursement amount of $200 allowed during the calendar year. We encourage our staff to diversify their educational development. This benefit becomes effective after 90 days of employment

    We provide fitness instructor training and significant discounts on these educational programs (Pilates, Group Fitness, Personal Trainer, Yoga)

    Other Perks of Working at FFC:

    Complimentary Club Membership to use any of our FFC locations!

    Diverse and Inclusive Culture - Our team is composed of people from different walks of life who bring their thoughts, ideas, and perspectives to form a welcoming environment

    25% discounts on Spa, Retail, and Fitness classes for all employees

    Employee appreciation programs

    Various fringe benefits such as Nationwide Pet Insurance, Ventra Benefit Program (pre-tax dollars), T-Mobile Unlimited Talk, Text, and Data, phone plans for only $30 per line (up to 4 lines) and more