Sales and Service Expert

24 Hour Fitness; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Sales and Service Expert to enhance the guest experience and drive membership growth. In this dynamic role, you will engage with potential members, showcase the club's offerings, and foster lasting relationships. Your ability to connect with guests and provide tailored solutions will be crucial in achieving sales goals and ensuring member satisfaction. Join a vibrant team that values your contributions and offers comprehensive benefits, including a complimentary membership and opportunities for professional growth. If you're passionate about fitness and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Free Club Membership

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Basic Group Life Insurance

401k Savings Plan

Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off

Sick Time Accrual

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of sales practices and customer service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional sales and service experiences to guests.
• Engage members and promote fitness offerings effectively.

Skills

Sales Techniques

Customer Service

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR and AED Certification

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Point of Sale (POS) System

Membership System Software

Job description

FULL-TIME Part-time

LOCATION 111 South 38th Street Tacoma WA 98418

JOB SUMMARY

The Sales and Service Expert (SSE) delivers an outstanding and well-rounded sales and service experience to all guests and members through a compelling approach of offering membership, fitness and retail products and services. The SSE builds relationships and translates the value of 24 Hour Fitness product and service offerings, and has a strong focus on behaviors that drive member acquisition and retention. The SSE delivers successful guest and member engagement, and attainment of sales revenue goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Guest Experience and New Member On-boarding
1. Executes the CARE sales model with each guest and passionately relate how 24 Hour Fitness's products/services will satisfy their fitness needs.
2. Tours potential members through the club and describes the facility, equipment, services and amenities that directly tie back to their individual fitness needs and goals. Ensures all guests are registered through the digital kiosk.
3. Communicates membership and fitness offers in a clear and concise manner using Company provided presentation tools.
4. Effectively and professionally enrolls guests using Company sales techniques and protocol.
5. Adheres to specific Membership Agreement Procedures (MAP) when enrolling members and guests.
6. On-boards new members successfully and assist with all member retention activities in order to drive club profitability.
7. Consistently achieves or exceeds personal and team sales goals.
2. Prospecting and Lead Generation
1. Obtains leads externally from within the community using company provided tools/programs. (i.e. Community outreach/Local Promotions, Corporate Sales on-sites).
2. Generates leads/new business internally through member promotions, referrals, the dissemination of guest passes, and contacting leads generated via phone.
3. Responsible for effectively setting appointments for all leads and potential new business opportunities.
4. Communicates and promotes local and global marketing campaigns to leads and members.
5. Manages and follows up on leads/new business by using a Lead Management System.
6. Executes daily planner to track and plan for successful lead management and selling activities.
7. Consistently achieve or exceed personal productivity goals.
3. Member Experience
1. Partners with Sales and Service Manager (SSM) to provide a best-in-class, member-centric experience that strengthens member relationships and builds member retention.
2. Ensures members receive a friendly greeting/check-in and prompt attention to their needs.
3. Engages members with various fitness offerings including personal training, group exercise classes and 24GO digital content.
4. Maintains relationships with members and serves as a resource for their questions or concerns, putting them in touch with the right 24 Hour Fitness resources as appropriate.
5. Provides a clean, friendly, well-maintained club to members and guests.
6. Helps new members become comfortable in the club.

VARIABLE COMPENSATION:

Team Members in this role are eligible to participate in 24 Hour Fitness's Fitness Sales and Membership Sales Commission Plans. These plans reward exceptional service, incentivize success, and empower earning potential by aligning pay with your contributions.

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to the Sales and Service Manager. Communicates and interacts with club members, prospective members and outside/third party vendors. This position does not have any direct reports.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. In-depth knowledge and experience with sales practices and techniques.
2. General understanding of Fitness Industry.
3. Ability to work with computers.
4. Strong interpersonal communication skills.
5. Strong customer service skills.
6. Independent, self-starter with strong organizational skills.
7. Ability to work as part of a team.
8. Ability to operate Point of Sale (POS) System.
9. Knowledge of Membership System software preferred.

Minimum Educational Level/Certifications

1. High School Diploma or GED.
2. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification from an approved organization is required (within 60 days of employment).
3. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Work Experience and Qualifications

1. Prior experience in fitness or retail industry preferred.
2. 1-2 years of experience in service sales preferred.

Physical Demands/ Environmental Conditions

1. Ability to work in club office; move about club floors and rooms.
2. Occasionally required to demonstrate or explain proper physical fitness activities, techniques and procedures.
3. Ability to communicate telephonically with members.
4. Ability to access and operate company computer systems including: document preparation, data entry, read and interpret general and financial reports from a computer data base or email system.
5. While performing the duties of this job, the team member will be regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
6. Ability to work a varied schedule to support the needs of the business, including frequent extended workdays, weekends, and holidays may be required.
7. Able to work in a loud environment.

Travel Requirement

Minimum travel may be required for training purposes and lead generation.

Disclaimers

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned. This job may be reviewed as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity.

COMPLIANCE & INTEGRITY: Consistently supports compliance and Workplace Conduct by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements (if applicable), and 24 Hour Fitness' policies and procedures.

All Directors, Managers and Supervisors are accountable for communication, implementation, enforcement, monitoring and oversight of compliance policies and practices in their departments.

SERVICE & QUALITY: In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by 24 Hour Fitness as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to members and team members, contracted providers, and vendors.

WORKPLACE SAFETY: In addition to defined working conditions and physical requirements, employees are accountable for working safely; following established policies & procedures; and reporting all injuries and hazards to their supervisor immediately.

Supervisors and Managers are accountable for ensuring the safety performance of employees; applying consistent practices in compliance with federal, state and local regulations; providing guidance to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Benefits Summary

24 Hour Fitness offers benefit programs designed to meet the diverse needs of all team members, including health coverage, as well as Company paid benefits that are automatically provided at no cost, such as group life and accident insurance. There are eligibility requirements for each plan based on your position, hire and/or service date and your average hours worked. Benefit eligible team members may also accrue vacation hours. All 24 Hour Team members, and their eligible dependents, receive a complimentary membership.

Compensation Summary

All Employees: Free Club Membership, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Basic Group Life and AD&D Insurance ($10,000), and 401k Savings and Investment Plan.

Average of 30 hours or more per week: Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits, Paid Time Off, and Sickness Benefits (in addition to the above).

Accrue 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked.

Actual offer may vary from posted hiring range based on location, work experience, and/or education.

Pay Range: $16.66 - $16.66

FUNCTIONAL GROUP: Sales