£27K/yr to £38K/yr
Uttlesford, England
Permanent, Variable

Sales Manager - Sports & Fitness

Posted by Leisure People Recruitment.

Sales Manager - Sports & Fitness - Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire - £27,000 basic, £38,000 O.T.E.

We are looking for a Sales Manager in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire for one of the biggest sports and fitness chains in the U.K. to work at one of their most impressive sites with a huge -state-of-the-art gym and the largest group exercise timetable in the area. The company is renowned for developing and progressing their top talent, and with a genuinely achievable commission structure, it is a fantastic opportunity.

The role:

  • Recruit, coach, motivate and lead a small team of sales consultants to achieve their KPI's.
  • Leading by example and contributing towards the overall sales target for the club. (circa 30%)
  • Create sales plans and deliver outreach activity in the local community and to local businesses to generate new leads.
  • Work with other departments to develop an in-reach strategy such as promotions and events to increase membership sales.
  • Identify trends in leavers and work with other departments to improve retention and net gain numbers.
  • As Senior Manager, support the overall business by ensuring prospects and members have a fantastic customer experience.

The person.

  • An outgoing professional disposition who is motivated by hitting targets.
  • A hands-on approach to leadership who will lead by example.
  • Evidence of high performance in previous commercial sales roles.
  • Ideally sales team leadership experience as a Sales Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Club Manager or even an experienced Senior Sales/Membership Sales Consultant looking for the next step.
  • Ideally experience within the sports/fitness/leisure industry and if coming from another industry can demonstrate their passion for health and fitness.
  • Ideally experience in proactively generating leads with outreach, sales planning and local marketing activities with local businesses/in the community.
  • Living within easy commuting distance of Bishop's Stortford.

On top of a basic salary of circa £27,000 and over £900 a month in commission, benefits include ongoing training and development, advancement opportunities, free gym membership+1, free parking, and loads of discounts across the business.

For more information please click apply now we will be in touch promptly if you have the right level of experience.