Sales Associate

Kaizen House of Athletics; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaizen House of Athletics is seeking a Membership Sales Associate in Milwaukee, WI. This full-time, non-exempt role focuses on guiding individuals toward membership through relationship-driven sales and exceptional service.

You will engage prospects, uncover their personal goals, and build lasting relationships while contributing to a high-performance, People First culture.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in sales, hospitality, or customer-facing roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to build relationships.
• High level of organization and follow-up discipline.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for fitness, wellness, and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Guide prospective members through the full sales journey, from initial inquiry through enrollment and onboarding.
• Conduct meaningful conversations to uncover each individual's "why" and align their experience with their goals.
• Build trust and strong relationships with prospected members.
• Maintain consistent follow-up with prospective members and effectively manage the sales pipeline.
• Drive membership growth by consistently achieving and exceeding membership sales goals.
• Collaborate with Membership Director on strategy.
• Represent Kaizen culture and standards at all times.
• Ownership over KPIs that are built out for visibility into daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, & yearly metrics.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship building

Sales experience

Customer-facing

Organization & follow-up

Job description

Kaizen House of Athletics | Membership Department

Reports To: Membership Director

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Join the Experience at Kaizen

At Kaizen House of Athletics, our mission is to help individuals become the best version of themselves—physically, mentally, and personally. Guided by the philosophy of continuous improvement and grounded in a People First culture, we are committed to creating an environment where members feel supported, challenged, and empowered. By combining exceptional service, meaningful connections, and a high-performance atmosphere, we are building a community that inspires lasting growth and success.

The Role

As a Membership Sales Associate, you are responsible for growing the Kaizen community through relationship-driven sales. You don’t sell memberships—you guide people into a better version of themselves through connection, trust, and experience. This role blends service, communication, and performance-based sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide prospective members through the full sales journey, from initial inquiry through enrollment and onboarding.
• Conduct meaningful conversations to uncover each individual's "why" and align their experience with their goals.
• Build trust and strong relationships with prospected members.
• Maintain consistent follow-up with prospective members and effectively manage the sales pipeline.
• Drive membership growth by consistently achieving and exceeding membership sales goals.
• Collaborate with Membership Director on strategy.
• Represent Kaizen culture and standards at all times.
• Ownership over KPIs that are built out for visibility into daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, & yearly metrics.

At Kaizen, sales is service. Every interaction is rooted in curiosity, care, and a genuine desire to understand the individual. The goal is not simply to sell a membership, but to create an experience that helps someone confidently take the next step in their personal journey. We seek to understand why they are here, what they hope to achieve, and whether Kaizen is the right fit for their goals— The best outcomes occur when there is a genuine fit between the member's aspirations and the community we have built.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in sales, hospitality, or customer-facing roles
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to build relationships
• High level of organization and follow-up discipline
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for fitness, wellness, and personal growth

Compensation Structure

Compensation for this role includes - base pay & commission on membership sales. Additional incentive pay eligible based on individual and team performance.

Why Kaizen

At Kaizen, you're not just joining a team—you're becoming part of a community committed to growth, accountability, and excellence. We believe in continuous improvement and creating meaningful experiences for our members and teammates alike. Every day presents an opportunity to learn, grow, and be better.