Sales and Membership Manager £42,912 - £49,155 + Local Govt Pension +37 days holiday
Southwark
A well‑established and high‑profile leisure centre with a large well equipped modern gym, 25 pool and teaching pool, dedicated group ex studios and sports halls in Southwark is looking for a sales manager to join their team. It offers an exceptional opportunity to come in and drive the current 3000 direct debit membership and 1200 participants on the learn to swim programme forward. A multi‑million‑pound investment is planned, creating a substantial opportunity to drive meaningful community impact, rebuild and grow the membership base on the back of this investment and major regeneration within the local area. Key areas include:
- Immerse yourself in the local community, build relationships, network effectively and drive change.
- Recognises that the biggest competitor is not the gym down the road, but inactivity itself.
- Bring fresh energy, challenge the status quo and lead from the front.
- Proactively develop and build both corporate and community partnerships
- Coach and train the membership advisor and front of house teams.
- Ensure all activity KPIs and sales targets are achieved
- Oversee a new CRM system and embrace the wider digital transformation.
- Work closely with the Central Team in delivering marketing campaigns and promotions.
We are open to candidates from both within and outside the fitness industry but the following are essential:
- A genuine interest in health, fitness, and physical activity.
- A proven hands‑on sales leader with a track record of delivering results
- Commercially minded and target focused
- Passionate about people and customer experience
In addition to a competitive salary of £42,912 - £49,155 dependent on experience, the position offers an exceptional range of benefits including 29 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays, access to the local government pension scheme, one of the UK's most valuable workplace pension schemes, with substantial employer contributions, ongoing professional development opportunities, interest‑free season ticket loans and cycle‑to‑work scheme and family friendly employment policies.
It is a 36 hr/week contract, you will typically be working Monday to Friday (9‑5/10‑6/11‑7) with a minimum of 2 weekend days per month.
Interviews are immediately available.
