General Manager - New Opening Gym - Reading, Berkshire

JD Gyms; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A fitness service provider is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the gym in Reading. The ideal candidate will have a successful track record in management within the leisure sector, a passion for customer service, and expertise in driving sales. Responsibilities include managing performance, operational excellence, and team development. Benefits include a discount card, free health care, annual leave, and gym membership.

Benefits

JD Discount card at all JD affiliates

Free Private Health Care

Annual Leave Scheme

Free Gym Membership

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in a leisure-related industry.
• Passionate about customer service.
• Experience in driving sales and coordinating marketing activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the gym.
• Deliver commercial performance and operational excellence.
• Recruit, train, and develop the team.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Customer service

Sales driving

Job description

To inspirationally lead and manage the day to day running of the gym.

The key responsibilities of this role include:

• Leading and delivering the commercial performance of the business.
• Leading and delivering the operational excellence of the gym.
• Delivering the set KPIs.
• Recruiting, training, and developing a team and leading them to success.

This role requires an inspirational leader with proven flair and commercial ability, as well as the skill, energy, and determination to drive and develop the business.

The ideal candidate will have a proven and successful track record of management experience within a leisure-related industry, be passionate about customer service, and have experience in driving sales and coordinating local marketing activity.

Preferred qualifications include experience as a General Manager overseeing all business areas within a leisure facility or substantial experience as a Fitness Manager or other similar operational function.

Benefits of this role include:

• JD Discount card at all JD affiliates
• Free Private Health Care
• Annual Leave Scheme
• Free Gym Membership