
Sales & Marketing Manager
D1 Training - Athens, Watkinsville, GA, United States
Benefits Training & development
Bonus based on performance
Paid time off
At D1 Athens, we’re more than a gym—we’re a high-performance training community built on discipline, character, and a relentless commitment to helping people become stronger versions of themselves. We’re looking for a Sales & Marketing Manager who is ready to lead in sales, marketing, and operational management -- someone with the character, ability, and drive to inspire athletes, motivate a team, and assist in growing a thriving business.
The Sales & Marketing Manager is responsible for driving membership growth and helping athletes and adults transform their lives. This role is focused on lead generation and sales. The Sales & Marketing Manager must understand how to fill and own the lead pipeline through paid social media and organic campaigns, follow up with prospects, run consultations, and close memberships.
Additionally, this role requires that the Sales & Marketing Manager assist the D1 Coaches in maintaining satisfactory benchmarks for customer retention through ongoing engagement with clients and athletes. This ensures the leads that become members reach the goals they set.
If you are a leader and self-starter who is passionate about strength and conditioning, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is energized by connecting with people and helping them succeed every day, we\'d love to meet you.
Career Path: Designed as a pathway into the General Manager role for individuals who demonstrate strong work ethic and leadership potential.
Duties Sales
Respond quickly to new leads
Make outbound calls and follow-ups
Learn and execute the D1 sales process
Schedule consultations and facility tours
Conduct goal-setting consultations
Present D1 programs and memberships
Close memberships and training packages
Manage sales process through evaluating and understanding KPI\'s
Marketing
Manage ad spend and paid social campaigns
Fill and execute on marketing calendar
Organic social media posting and engagement
Grass roots campaigns
Attend community events and sporting events
Create B2B relationships
Facility Operations
Assist with daily operations and lead front desk staff
Drive excellent customer service
Help maintain a clean and organized facility
Support events and community promotions
Assisting with check-ins
Setting up new memberships in POS system
Collecting and processing payments
Providing front desk sales and information
Assisting with special events
Managing retails sales
Maintain retail inventory to assure adequate stock
Team Support
Learn scheduling and operational systems
Develop leadership and business skills
This Person Can Expect To join a fun team that understands how to WORK & PLAY hard
To participate in staff meetings each week covering key data points with their team & moving the needle forward by both informing & inspiring their team to take action on key changes.
To meet with the facility owners weekly to discuss lead generation metrics via direct response advertising, lead nurture metrics, sales metrics, fulfillment metrics, retention metrics, ascension metrics, LTV vs COA metrics, revenue metrics, overhead metrics, etc.
To be held accountable in financial meetings to an annual budget that predicts line by line revenue categories, overhead categories, COGS, etc.
To be poised when meeting & interacting with celebrities & professional athletes and to treat all others with the same level of dignity, respect, and service…this manager must provide the same world class experience to EVERY SINGLE PERSON who walks in the door.
Special Skills/Tools/Competencies/Experience Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications
Experience in dealing directly with clients and providing a positive client experience
Effective time management and follow-through skills
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all stakeholders of the company (owners, associates, clients, community leaders, D1 leadership team)
Attention to detail with critical thinking skills
Positive, energetic attitude with the ability to multi-task and perform a wide variety of roles
Accountability Measures Adherence to, and promotion of, the D1 Core Values
Growth of membership/personal training and retention
Accurate and timely completion of daily job duties
Effective collaboration with vendors to ensure proper service levels for the facility and clientele
Adherence to standard policies and procedures to safeguard the assets of the company
Qualifications Bachelor Degree
2+ years fitness industry experience
Strong sales & relational skills
Effectively prescribe goals-based fitness plans
Knowledge of gym and retail operations
Positive and energetic personality with a “can do” attitude
First one in, last one to leave leadership mentality
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