Commercial General Manager - Leisure Attraction

Love Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a General Manager to oversee operations in the leisure industry. The role involves driving revenue growth, leading a diverse team, and ensuring exceptional customer experiences. Candidates should have proven management experience in leisure, strong leadership, and financial acumen. The position offers a salary of £45-50k plus bonus potential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior management role within the leisure industry.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans to maximize revenue and profitability.
• Lead a diverse team to achieve operational excellence.
• Manage budgets and control costs.

Skills

Leadership skills

Financial acumen

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Account Director @ Love Recruitment Ltd | Senior Account Manager, Fitness & Leisure Recruitment. Location: West Midlands. Salary: £45-50k basic salary plus strong bonus potential.

We have a commercially minded General Manager opportunity within the leisure industry. As the General Manager, you will oversee all aspects of operations, drive revenue growth, lead a large team, and ensure exceptional customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans to maximise revenue and profitability
• Lead and motivate a diverse team to achieve operational excellence and deliver outstanding service
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, driving efficiency and productivity
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and key stakeholders
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to stay ahead
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and health and safety standards
• Manage budgets, control costs, and optimise resource allocation to achieve financial targets

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior management role within the leisure industry with a track record of commercial success
• Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others
• Strategic thinker with a results-driven mindset
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Creative problem-solver with the ability to drive innovation

About the recruiter

Your recruiter for this role is Helen Horton, Account Director at Love Recruitment. She can be contacted by applying for the role below. Love Recruitment specialises in recruitment for the leisure sector and works on multiple roles in the industry.