Club General Manager - NEW Club - Strathpine

Fitness Cartel Australia; Strathpine; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top earnings with commission

Free club membership

Paid birthday leave

Premium facility

Job summary

Fitness Cartel Australia is launching its Strathpine club and seeking an exceptional Club General Manager to lead the ground‑up opening, pre‑sale, and inaugural team. As the driving force, you will hire and mentor the founding sales team, build a high‑performance culture, and deliver an outstanding member experience from day one.

This brand is rapidly expanding with plans for 60+ clubs by 2030, offering clear career growth into multi‑site leadership and Head Office roles.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a large gym environment (20+ staff, 2,000+ members).
• Experience leading KPI-driven sales teams and achieving targets.
• People-focused leader with strong communication and inspirational abilities.
• Organised, solutions-focused professional with a growth mindset and passion for fitness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the launch of the Strathpine club, setting culture, energy and performance while executing pre-sale strategy to hit membership targets.
• Recruit, train and inspire a founding team.
• Create and lead a high-performance sales culture focused on accountability and results.
• Drive membership growth and community engagement through outreach, partnerships and events.
• Plan and manage marketing campaigns to generate leads and build brand awareness.
• Monitor sales performance, retention, and financial outcomes; report to senior leadership.
• Utilise internal systems to track leads, conversions and operational performance.
• Support readiness for club opening with senior leadership coordination.
• Oversee operations and mentor department leaders to deliver exceptional member experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Sales leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

Clubware

Debit Success

Gym Sales

Job description

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 helpestablishan 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, motivated by 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.

• 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
• 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.

About us

Work. Train. Thrive.

At Fitness Cartel, we're not just building gyms - we're building a movement. With plans to open 60 clubs by 2030 we deliver ultramodern facilities, epic vibes, and a community that backs you 100%.

Whether you’re chasing a career in fitness or looking for a workplace that matches your energy, this is where passion meets opportunity.

Join the Cartel. Build the future of fitness.