Pre-Sale Manager

jlr associates; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

jlr associates seeks a Pre-Sale Manager to lead membership sales and community outreach for a new Burlington, MA studio. The role focuses on engaging with the local community and forming partnerships ahead of opening.

The ideal candidate will have fitness sales experience, strong communication skills, and a proven ability to meet sales targets while delivering exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• At least two years of fitness sales experience.
• Experience in outside sales or grassroots marketing preferred.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Execute six or more community tabling events each week at Burlington and surrounding communities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with 150+ local businesses.
• Respond to all new leads within two to three hours to maximize conversion opportunities.
• Build community awareness through daily social media engagement and local marketing efforts.
• Track all leads, outreach activities, appointments, and membership sales in the CRM.
• Generate excitement leading up to the studio opening through grassroots marketing and community outreach.
• Meet or exceed pre-sale membership goals while delivering excellent customer service.
• Represent the brand professionally at community events and networking opportunities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Fitness sales

Outside sales

Community outreach

Goal-oriented

Communication

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Job description

PRE-SALE MANAGER Location: Greater Boston Area, MA Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: $75,000 Base Salary + Commission (Up to $15,000)

About the Company

Our client is an innovative, high-energy group fitness concept featuring instructor-led classes every 10 minutes. As the company prepares to open a new studio in Burlington, MA, we are seeking an enthusiastic and results-driven Pre-Sale Manager to lead membership sales and community outreach during the pre-opening phase.

Position Summary

The Pre-Sale Manager will be responsible for generating excitement and building awareness within the Burlington community prior to the studio's grand opening. This individual will drive membership sales by developing local partnerships, executing grassroots marketing initiatives, attending community events, and converting prospective members into founding members. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, relationship-oriented, and passionate about fitness and community engagement.

Essential Responsibilities

• Execute six or more community tabling events each week at high-traffic locations throughout Burlington and surrounding communities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with more than 150 local businesses, including gyms, salons, coffee shops, corporate offices, and other community organizations.
• Respond to all new leads within two to three hours to maximize conversion opportunities.
• Build community awareness through daily social media engagement and local marketing efforts.
• Track all leads, outreach activities, appointments, and membership sales accurately within the CRM system.
• Generate excitement leading up to the studio opening through grassroots marketing and community outreach initiatives.
• Meet or exceed pre-sale membership goals while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Represent the brand professionally at all community events and networking opportunities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of fitness sales experience required.
• Previous experience in outside sales, community outreach, or grassroots marketing preferred.
• Demonstrated record of achieving or exceeding sales goals.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment.
• Passion for health, fitness, and community engagement.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $75,000.
• Commission opportunity of up to $15,000 annually.
• Opportunity to play a key role in launching a new fitness studio.
• Career growth opportunities (to a Studio Manager role) within a rapidly expanding organization.

Work Environment

This position requires extensive time working in the community through events, networking, and business development activities. The successful candidate must be comfortable working flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed to support promotional events and studio launch activities.