Business Development Manager

PLNTF Holdings LLC; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness franchise in the United States is seeking an energetic business development manager to drive growth and expand clientele. The successful candidate will develop sales strategies, manage client relationships, and conduct market research. Applicants should have a background in business development, strong sales skills, and be fluent in English. Competitive pay starts at $50,000, plus opportunities within a fast-growing company.

Qualifications

• Experience as a business development manager or sales executive.
• Ability to conduct research on new markets and customer needs.
• Comfortable with both inside and outside sales.

Responsibilities

• Develop a growth strategy focused on new customer acquisition.
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs.
• Arrange business meetings and presentations with clients.

Skills

Customer acquisition

Sales strategy development

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

CRM proficiency

Fluent in English

Market knowledge

Building rapport

Education

Business degree or relevant education

Job description

We are looking for an energetic and ambitious business development manager to help us grow and expand our clientele.

You will be at the front of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy.

Responsibilities will include:

• Develop a growth strategy focused on new customer acquisition and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs within the business community.
• Arrange business meetings and presentations with business clients.
• Promote the company's products and services addressing our clients' needs and requirements.
• Prepare sales contracts and similar documents.
• Be an excellent record keeper of sales/revenue and invoices.
• Provide trustworthy feedback and after sales support.
• Build long term and recurring relationships with new and existing customers.
• Develop additional entry level staff into valuable lead generators and sales people.
• Be comfortable with both inside and outside sales avenues.
• Be comfortable speaking and meeting with institutional, municipal and all manners of public authority clients.

Requirements:

• Experience as a business development manager and/or sales executive with a professional and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Online and CRM proficiency.
• Fluent in English and Spanish a plus.
• Market knowledge.
• Communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build rapport.
• Business degree or relevant education an asset.
• Having access to transportation.

Compensation: Competitive Pay commensurate to experience, $50,000 plus.

Company Overview

Enhancing people’s lives with an affordable, high-quality fitness experience requires a team of inspiring, motivated and fun-loving go-getters. Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States.

We are continuously seeking top talent to join us in cultivating the Judgement Free Zone and shaping the future of our brand. With more than 2,000 locations in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, the Dominican Republic, Panama, Mexico, and Australia, there’s plenty of opportunity on our Planet.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Employees at a franchise location are employed by the Franchisee and are not employees of PFHQ (the Franchisor). Each franchisee is responsible for ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal law.