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Gold's Gym Sales Consultant

Gold's Gym

Ocala, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Promote and sell gym memberships to potential new members and renewals/upgrades to current members.

  • Generate sales leads through company-sponsored and outreach activities, and conduct gym tours using established sales systems.

  • Maintain accurate records of leads, follow up with prospects, and participate in sales meetings to develop selling skills.

Gold's Gym rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

37th of 63 rated gym and leisure clubs

Job description

The Sales Consultant is responsible for promoting and selling memberships to potential new Gold's Gym members and selling renewals/upgrades to current gym members.
Major Responsibilities:
Sales Duties
  • Generate sales leads through company-sponsored (walk-ins and TI's) and employee sponsored (outreach and promotions)
  • Comfortable making calls to secure appointments
  • Maintains accurate records of all Gold's Company-sponsored and employee-sponsored leads.
  • Follows up on all prospects by using established sales systems
  • Able to generate leads outside of the gym
  • Conduct gym tours using established Gold's sales systems
  • Establish and maintain Gold's lead boxes/bowls in community on a monthly basis
  • Must establish and maintain required referral program as defined by Gold's Gym standards
  • Must be current on Gold's Gym pricing and promotion schedule
  • Maintains information on Gold's company history, background, philosophy, facilities, staff and policies.
  • Has a thorough knowledge of, adheres to and enforces Gold's policies and procedures as they pertain to gym operations.
  • Assumes responsibility for developing selling skills. Prepares for, attends and actively participates in sales meetings.
  • Maintains a positive relationship with the rest of the staff. Supports other staff in achieving their goals.
  • Participates in all scheduled meetings as directed by the General Manager / Assistant Manager.
  • Successfully completed the Fitness Consultant training courses.

Required Skills
  • Excellent sales, communication, and customer service skills
  • Must be able to successfully pass all testing requirements including Gold's Gym tours, telephone inquiry, counselor planner audit, guest card audit, lead box/bowl program, referral program and corporate outreach program.
  • Achieve acceptable level of units per month
  • Thorough understanding of the Club OS system and the Daily Sales Stat report and its contents
  • Basic computer skills Mandatory

Education and/or Experience
  • Prior sales experience required.
  • High school diploma and some college course completion required. College degree, either Associate or Bachelor's preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Commission
Experience:
  • Relevant Industry experience: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Sales: 1 year (Required)

Base Plus + Commission: Yes
From a single gym in Venice Beach, California in 1965 to a global symbol of strength and performance, Gold's Gym has defined serious training for nearly six decades. What began as a sanctuary for bodybuilders became the birthplace of modern fitness. With over 550 locations across six continents, our legacy has evolved while staying true to it's roots- serious training, community and results. As the industry shifts, Gold's Gym continues to lead, honoring our heritage while building the next generation of members and fitness experiences.
We attribute much of our success to our company culture. We're grounded, reliable, and entrepreneurial - - but also enthusiastic, collaborative, and creative.
If this feels like you, we can't wait to get your application!

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