General Manager - NEW Gym Opening!

EōS Fitness
Houston: TX-6 / Parkesgate Dr, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior fitness industry leaders who excel in sales and team development, with a focus on in-person work and a collaborative team dynamic.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in fitness and a history of driving sales and team performance
    — “history of commitment, delivering results and motivating clients”
  • Individuals who can manage day-to-day operations while prioritizing member satisfaction and retention
    — “ensure their success”
  • People who thrive in high-energy environments and are comfortable with hands-on leadership
    — “EōS Fitness is bold, upbeat, and motivating”

Things to consider

  • CPR certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire, which is a time-sensitive requirement
    — “CPR certification required within 30 days of hire”
  • The role involves physical labor, including lifting more than 40 lbs regularly
    — “Ability to bend routinely and repetitively to lift more than 40 lbs”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in both sales management and customer service within the fitness domain
    — “2 years of sales management experience. 3-4 years of customer service experience.”
  • Demonstrate a track record of team development and leadership in your resume and interview responses
    — “develop a team of leaders to do the same”
  • Emphasize your ability to resolve member issues promptly and maintain high service standards
    — “Ensuring high-quality customer service by addressing member concerns or complaints”
  • Showcase your proficiency in MS Office and data tracking to align with operational expectations
    — “Excellent MS Office skills”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • develop a team that delivers exceptional customer experience
  • achieve membership and revenue goals
  • ensure high-quality customer service
  • supervise facility maintenance and cleanliness
Typical background
2 years of sales management experience3-4 years of customer service experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Sales ManagementCustomer ServiceFitness IndustryTeam ManagementGoal SettingProblem SolvingCommunicationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMS Office Skills

Preferred

Fitness Industry ExperienceCPR Certification

Stack & domain

Sales ManagementCustomer ServiceFitness IndustryTeam DevelopmentMembership Journey FacilitationMember SuccessHealth And WellnessSalesLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingSafety ProtocolsFacility MaintenanceEmergency ManagementPassion For FitnessDrive For SuccessCommitmentResults DeliveryMotivationTeam PlayerRelationship BuildingInfluencing SkillsDetail OrientationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsRecord-keeping SkillsMS Office SkillsCPRFitnessGym Management

About the role

Original posting from EōS Fitness via Greenhouse

EōS Fitness is bold, upbeat, and motivating. Not only in our fitness routines, but in our work environment as well. Like our members, our employees know how to rise to a challenge and handle it head on. EōS Fitness' Core Purpose is to create loyal, lifelong fans and exercise practitioners. To achieve this purpose, our Core Values are: Take Personal Responsibility, Be Optimistic & Have Fun, Learn & Grow, Be A Team Player, and Fight Hard To Win.

Core Purpose: To create loyal, lifelong fans and exercise practitioners.

EōS Fitness is seeking a highly motivated and sales driven leader to take on the role of General Manager. Reporting to the District Sales Manager, the General Manager must be passionate about sales and dedicated to helping members achieve their health and wellness goals. As General Manager, you will work to improve sales, overall processes, and develop a team of leaders to do the same. You and your team will create connections with prospective members, facilitate their membership journey, and ensure their success. An ideal candidate must have a passion for fitness, demonstrate a drive for success, and a history of commitment, delivering results and motivating clients.

Position Purpose: Develop a team that delivers exceptional customer experience and hits business objectives.

Core Purpose: To create loyal, lifelong fans and exercise practitioners.

Responsibilities:

Hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising staff members, including Assistant General Managers and Fitness Consultants.

Effectively communicate goals, expectations, and procedures to staff members, ensuring everyone understands their roles and responsibilities.

Set and achieve membership and revenue goals, track KPIs, and develop strategies to increase membership retention and new sign-ups.

Provide constructive feedback to staff members on their performance, using clear and specific language to highlight areas of strength and areas for improvement.

Ensuring high-quality customer service by addressing member concerns or complaints, managing membership inquiries, and resolving issues promptly.

Engage with members in a friendly and approachable manner, actively listening to their needs and concerns, and providing clear and helpful responses.

Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, maintaining proper certifications, and implementing safety protocols.

Supervising the maintenance and cleanliness of the facility, including equipment, locker rooms, and common areas.

In the event of emergencies or unexpected disruptions, communicate calmly and clearly with staff and members, providing necessary instructions and updates to ensure their safety and well-being.

Qualifications:

2 years of sales management experience.

3-4 years of customer service experience.

Prior experience or strong interest in the fitness industry.

Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing, for interacting with employees, management, and vendors.

Excellent relationship building and influencing skills with people at all levels and in all functions.

Strong detail orientation; systematic and thorough approach to problem solving; and good time management, organizational, and record-keeping skills.

Excellent MS Office skills.

And, of course, someone who embraces our Core Values!

Requirements:

Must successfully pass background check.

CPR certification required within 30 days of hire.

Ability to work in a gym setting; move about club floors and rooms; communicate with employees, members, and the public

Ability to access and operate the Company computer system including preparing documents, entering data into computer system, read reports from a computer data base or email system

Ability to bend routinely and repetitively to lift more than 40 lbs.

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Salary Pay Range $65,000—$70,000 USDBenefits and Perks:

A highly energetic and collaborative team.

A management team that cares about your professional development.

Free membership for you and plus one family member.

Discounted Personal Training, and merchandise – including supplements.

Employee referral program.

Daily Pay offered - access your funds before payday.

Competitive pay plus vacation, holiday, and sick pay.*

Group Health, dental, vision, Supplemental Life, and Employee Assistant Program are offered!*

401(k) + Company matching!*

Personal education growth options with Sophia Learning.

  • Based on eligibility of tenure and full-time vs. part-time employment.

EōS Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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Source: EōS Fitness careers (Greenhouse)

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