Area Manager - Midlands

JD Gyms; Bury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on JD Group and other brands

Personal development opportunities

Job summary

A fitness organization is seeking an Area Manager to oversee operations and sales across multiple gyms. Responsibilities include ensuring service levels, collaborating with general managers, and leading teams. Ideal candidates will have management experience in the leisure industry, strong leadership qualities, and proficiency in communication and IT. This is a full-time position located in Bury, UK, offering personal development opportunities and staff discounts.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the day to day operations and sales activity.
• Proactive management of sales and operations to achieve service levels.
• Collaborate with General Managers on performance and growth processes.
• Maintain and monitor standards and performance through controls.
• Lead and develop General Managers and staff including coaching.
• Manage financial controls to maximise gym profitability.

Skills

Management experience within gyms or the leisure industry

Strong leadership qualities

Proven ability to drive results through others

Strong communication skills

Strong commercial awareness

IT skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Ability to manage time, organise and prioritise workload

Job description

Role and Company

Area Manager - Midlands at JD Gyms

Location: Location Specific

Role and Key Duties

• Overall responsibility for the day to day operations and sales activity within the area.
• Proactive management of the area’s sales and operations to achieve consistency and excellence in agreed service levels.
• Collaborate with General Managers on sales and operational performance and develop processes to underpin growth.
• Maintain and monitor standards and performance through applicable controls and procedures.
• Monitor cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance quality across all gyms in the area.
• Lead and develop General Managers and other staff as appropriate, including coaching, mentoring, performance reviews and addressing underperformance.
• Support selection, appraisal and disciplinary processes in collaboration with General Managers and senior management where appropriate.
• Oversee health and safety policies and procedures.
• Manage financial controls in partnership with General Managers to maximise gym profitability.
• Regularly report to Head of Operations / Regional Business Manager on sales and operational performance, issues and improvements with detailed multi-level reports.
• Identify opportunities for growth, cost savings and positive change.
• Consider energy, environmental issues and waste management.
• Analyse and present key data to support new ideas and initiatives.

Skills / Experience / Knowledge

• Management experience within gyms or the leisure industry
• Strong leadership qualities and experience managing a large and diverse team
• Proven ability to drive results through others
• Strong communication skills across various media and audiences
• Strong commercial awareness
• IT skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to manage time, organise and prioritise workload
• Travel will be essential

Benefits and Opportunities

We offer staff benefits including discounts on JD Group and other brands, and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Retail