About Fitness First: A globally recognised leader in the fitness sector, Fitness First currently operates 51 Australian clubs across New South Wales and Victoria. We believe that fitness inspires people to excel — it takes courage, determination, and dedication. Working with Fitness First is more than just a paying job. It's the start of a career that will allow you to empower thousands to put themselves first and lead fearless and extraordinary lives.
Role Purpose
The Membership Manager is responsible for leading and managing a team of Member Support Consultants to maximise member growth through acquisition, integration, and retention and providing a positive member experience which drives member visitation and retention. This role is responsible for achieving the joiners, leavers and member growth goals of the club as well as overseeing the front desk operations and setting service standards within the club.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Sales – Manage the daily workflow of the club's Member Support Consultant (MSC) team ensuring the club reaches monthly and annual sales targets.
* Achieve your own individual proportionate monthly and annual sales targets to contribute to the success of the team.
* Instil discipline and support the team with daily structure to ensure all MSCs achieve their daily minimum performance criteria.
* Set and document monthly goals with all MSCs at the start of each month.
* Assist in carrying out sales training to develop the MSC team.
* Drive the new member integration experience by prescribing relevant club products and services.
* Allocate quality time to lead generation and casual leasing with MSCs, ensuring proactive attraction of new memberships and training MSCs to do the same.
* Ensure data input into the sales system and subsequent reporting of management information is up to date, accurate and of high integrity at all times.
* Support in the recruitment of MSCs alongside the Club Manager.
* Support the Club Manager in developing the Member Support Consultant fortnightly roster.
* Retention – Achieve member retention and member growth budgets monthly.
* Meet and greet members as they enter the gym.
* Instil discipline and support the team with daily structure to ensure all member enquiries are handled at first point of contact.
* Support the Regional Performance Manager and Club Manager by developing initiatives to drive membership growth.
* Set the customer service standards in the club and provide ongoing support/training to the MSC team.
* Ensure all new MSCs are adequately trained to club standards in customer service.
* Monitor, manage and report on club cancellations and time freeze policies monthly.
* Conduct daily retention, overdue and set-to-term calls to members in line with individual KPIs.
* Conduct relevant calls to overdue members and follow processes to facilitate a timely repayment plan.
* Ensure Member Support Consultant team is competent in the use of internal club member systems.
* Achieve stipulated member saves target and retail sales budget monthly.
* Open and close the club where required.
Person Specifications
* Proven sales and customer service experience with a clear ability to hit KPIs.
* An understanding of the cycle of selling.
* Previous experience of managing the customer journey, and in particular understanding of customer retention strategies and metrics.
* Previous experience managing or mentoring a team or individuals.
* Ability to set and motivate others towards goals.
* Exposure to using business computer systems.
* Current First Aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certificates.
* A current paid WWCC may be required based on your state jurisdiction.
What We Can Offer You
* A competitive OTE of $60,000‐$65,000 made up of base salary and commission, plus super.
* A complimentary Platinum Fitness First membership.
* Anniversary leave days and an additional free gym membership for friends and family as part of our "recognition for service awards."
* Career opportunities within Fitness & Lifestyle Group – Asia Pacific's largest diversified fitness group, with the ability to develop your career across brands, locations and disciplines.
* Additional complimentary memberships through FLG's Recognition of Service Program.
* Recognition and rewards from peers for living our values with FLG's People's Champion awards.
* Exclusive employee discounts with industry-leading fitness, travel, fashion and retail brands through FLG's partner discount program.
* Leading paid parental leave program.
* Employee Assistance Program.
We pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion. At Fitness and Lifestyle Group, we bring positive energy and attitude to work every day. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, people of all ages, race, sex, intersex status, gender identity, sexual orientation, people with a disability and from other diverse backgrounds.
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