Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) Hiring for Membership Sales Representative at Chicago, IL Full Time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Looking to make your mark with an elite organization in the fitness industry? Look no further as FFC was just named Best Gym of 2023 by the Chicago Reader. Join us as we continue building on our success!

We are looking to hire a full-time Membership Sales Representative who is coachable, self-motivated, and ambitious. You will provide an inviting, personable, and safe environment for all visitors while pursuing member prospects and reaching individual quotas. You will join an inspiring and diverse team that prides itself on building relationships and creating value by helping others achieve their goals. Make a difference by changing your life and the life of your clients. Most importantly, increase your earning potential with our 90-day guaranteed stipend ($4,166.67 for the first 3 months).

Location: FFC East Lakeview

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a clean, safe and healthy environment for members, guests and co-workers
• Every staff member, regardless of position, has a primary and urgent responsibility to clean and disinfect all club components as they are used by members, guests and yourself
• Meet and exceed individual and team sales and net membership goals
• Conduct a thorough needs analysis, present membership benefits that match the prospects needs/wants and invite prospects to become members of the club
• Build relationships and meet the needs of prospective members through engagement such as identifying needs, club tours, pipeline management and relationship marketing strategies
• Maintain proper use of CRM (GymSales) database, contracts and forms. Effectively track the lead source and missed sales to understand objections and establish a course of contact
• Assist in community outreach and power prospect up to 50% self generated leads by attending networking, neighborhood, chamber, business after hours and open house events
• Network with members and guests to maximize referrals. Consistently promote and present new member and existing member referral promotions
• Maintain knowledge of competition and industry trends
• Attend all membership and team meetings and training sessions
• Any additional duties as assigned by Membership Director or GM

Requirements:

• Passion for health and fitness
• High-level verbal and written communication ability
• Proficient in following a sales process and comfortable “Asking for the Sale”
• At least 2 years of previous experience in sales or fitness industry preferred
• Ability to work during “Closeout” (last 3 days of every month)
• Comfortable interacting with prospective club members on the phone and in-person
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, Google Docs and email

What We Offer:

• Insurance – Medical (only for Full time employees), Dental and Vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare
• Company-paid Life Insurance (only for Full time employees)
• 401K – with company match
• Professional Development Reimbursement – FFC will match 50% of the cost for an activity up to a maximum reimbursement amount of $200 allowed during the calendar year. We encourage our staff to diversify their educational development. This benefit becomes effective after 90 days of employment (only for Full time employees)
• We provide fitness instructor training and significant discounts on these educational programs (Pilates, Group Fitness, Personal Trainer, Yoga)

Other Perks of Working at FFC:

• Complimentary Club Membership to use any of our FFC locations!
• Open Door Policy – Your managers and the corporate team all have an open door policy
• Diverse and Inclusive Culture – Our team is composed of people from different walks of life who bring their thoughts, ideas, and perspectives to form a welcoming environment
• 25% discounts on Spa, Retail, and Fitness classes for all employees
• Employee appreciation programs
• Various fringe benefits such as Nationwide Pet Insurance, Ventra Benefit Program (pre-tax dollars), T-Mobile Unlimited Talk, Text, and Data, phone plans for only $30 per line (up to 4 lines) and more

Our Purpose:

“To enhance the lives of our members and guests by improving their overall health and well-being.” Our members, guests, and staff are as diverse as the city we call home. We are “Chicago from Day One,” committed to building a respectful and inclusive community.

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