Club General Manager - NEW Club - Strathpine

Fitness Cartel Health Clubs; Strathpine; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High earning potential

Free gym membership

Discounts on supplements & apparel

Paid Birthday Leave

State-of-the-art facility

Job summary

Fitness Cartel Health Clubs – Strathpine is seeking a Club General Manager to lead the launch of a brand-new Strathpine club and build your own founding team. You’ll drive pre-sales, set culture, and deliver a premier member experience from day one.

You’ll oversee pre-sales campaigns, leadership development, and ongoing growth, reporting to senior leadership while building a thriving local community and a high-performing sales culture.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a large gym environment with 20+ staff.
• Strong track record in KPI-driven sales leadership.
• People-focused leader with excellent communication and coaching skills.
• Organised, growth-minded professional with systems thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch of the new Strathpine club and execute pre-sale strategy.
• Recruit, train and mentor a founding high-performance team.
• Drive membership growth and community engagement through outreach and events.
• Plan marketing campaigns and monitor sales performance and financial outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Sales leadership

People-focused

Organisation

Education

Experience in large gym management

Job description

Fitness Cartel Health Clubs – Strathpine QLD

Lead the Future – Launch Fitness Cartel Strathpine as Club General Manager

Be the founding leader of one of Australia’s fastest-growing fitness brands.

At Fitness Cartel Health Clubs, we’re not just building gyms – we’re building a movement.

With ambitious plans to expand to 60+ clubs by 2030, we’re creating world-class fitness destinations where communities come together, motivation thrives, and people are inspired to achieve more. Our clubs feature Cycle Studios, Reformer Pilates, cafés, crèches, saunas, and premium training spaces, delivering an unmatched member experience.

Now, we’re bringing the Cartel to Strathpine – and we’re looking for an exceptional Club General Manager to lead the launch of this brand-new club.

This is a rare opportunity to build a club from the ground up – drive the entire pre-sale campaign, build, and lead a high-performing sales team, and help establish an incredible fitness community before the doors even open.

With massive pre-sale commission potential, and strong career growth opportunities, this is a high-reward leadership role for someone who thrives on results and building winning teams.

The Role

This is a rare opportunity to lead a flagship club launch and build your own team from day one.

As Club General Manager, you’ll be the driving force behind the success of Fitness Cartel Strathpine.

You’ll lead the club through pre-sales, launch, and ongoing growth, creating an environment where performance thrives, members feel inspired, and your team delivers an outstanding fitness experience every day.

Working closely with our Executive Team, Regional Performance Managers and Directors, you’ll have the autonomy and support to build a thriving club and strong local community.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the launch of our brand-new Strathpine club, setting the tone for culture, energy and performance while executing the club’s pre-sale strategy to achieve membership targets.
• Recruit, train and inspire a high-performing founding team
• Create and lead a high-performance sales culture focused on accountability, results and strong team engagement
• Drive membership growth and community engagement through outreach, partnerships, referrals, B2B lead generation, and events such as open days and club challenges.
• Plan and manage marketing campaigns including social media, SMS, and email to generate leads and build brand awareness
• Monitor sales performance, retention, and financial outcomes, reporting results and insights to senior leadership
• Utilise internal systems including Clubware, Debit Success and Gym Sales to track leads, conversions and operational performance
• Support operational readiness for club opening, including procedures, systems and coordination with senior leadership
• Oversee key club operations and mentor department leaders, ensuring exceptional member experiences across all areas, including Crèche, Retail & Café

What You’ll Bring

• Proven leadership in a large “Big Box” gym environment (20+ staff, 2,000+ members)
• Experienced sales leader with a strong track record in KPI-driven environments, motivatedby targets and confident leading, mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
• People-focused leader with strong communication skills, able to build rapport, influence others and inspire teams by leading from the front
• Organised and solutions-focused professional with a growth mindset, strong systems skills and a passion for fitness and helping people achieve their goals

What We Offer

A Rare Leadership Opportunity - Be the founding leader of Fitness Cartel Strathpine and play a key role in launching a brand-new club.

Career Growth - Progress into multi-site regional leadership or Head Office roles as Fitness Cartel continues its rapid national expansion.

Exclusive Perks

• Top Club Managers regularly earn $120K+ per year with commission, with huge opportunities to maximise earnings during the pre-sale launch phase
• FREE membership across all Fitness Cartel clubs
• Discounts on supplements, apparel, café products and spa services
• Paid Birthday Leave – enjoy your special day off
• Work in a state-of-the-art premium facility

Ready to Launch Something Big?

If you're driven, passionate, and excited by the challenge of launching a brand-new club and building a high-performing team, we want to hear from you.

Interviews are already underway, so apply now to avoid missing out.

Note: Only candidates meeting our selection criteria will be contacted. No agencies please.