Founding Studio GM: Launch Leader & Growth Architect

JETSET Pilates®; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary classes

PTO

Professional development

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Performance bonuses and other perks

Job summary

JETSET Pilates is hiring a Founding General Manager to launch a new studio, lead the pre-opening team, and partner with ownership to drive membership growth and client experience.

You will build the inaugural team, set operational standards, and oversee day-to-day operations after opening while supporting future multi-location growth. This role blends entrepreneurship with hands-on leadership and community engagement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of operations or general management experience in boutique fitness, hospitality, or luxury membership-model service environments.
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams across multiple locations or pre-opening contexts.
• Self-starter with entrepreneurial spirit; proactive problem-solving and comfortable with evolving playbooks.
• Strong sales instincts with experience driving revenue targets and coaching others.

Responsibilities

• Execute local grassroots marketing and community-building initiatives prior to opening.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop founding instructors and studio leaders.
• Lead onboarding and training initiatives; foster accountability and hospitality.
• Establish operational processes, staffing plans, and launch-day readiness.
• Drive founding membership sales and oversee pre-sale campaigns and KPIs.
• Provide regular updates on launch readiness and business performance.

Job description

JETSET Pilates is hiring a Founding General Manager to launch a new studio, lead the pre-opening team, and partner with ownership to drive membership growth and client experience.

You will build the inaugural team, set operational standards, and oversee day-to-day operations after opening while supporting future multi-location growth. This role blends entrepreneurship with hands-on leadership and community engagement.