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NOW HIRING: Founding General Manager at Alloy Personal Training up to $120,000.00+
Presale Leadership | Membership Sales | Studio Operations | Team Development
Alloy Personal Training is hiring a Founding General Manager for our BRAND NEW Algonquin studio. This is the first of six planned studios in the region, creating immediate advancement opportunities into multi-unit and regional fitness leadership.
This is an ideal role for a proven fitness sales manager, boutique fitness leader, studio manager, or general manager who thrives in membership sales, team leadership, personal training operations, and community growth.
BRAND NEW STUDIO LOCATION:Alloy Personal Training Algonquin4087 Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102
PREMIUM COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS$60,000-75,000.00 base salary plus bonusRealistic $120,000+ total earning potential
- BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- Performance incentives tied directly to studio growthHealth insurance stipendFlexible scheduleComplimentary membershipFree workoutsPaid training in Atlanta, GAUp to 30% employee discounts on retail and supplementsFast-track advancement into future studio openings
- THIS IS A RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR FITNESS CAREER.
This Founding General Manager position offers the rare opportunity to launch a new boutique fitness studio from the ground up.
- CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
- Presale membership salesLead generation and lead conversionCommunity partnershipsStudio operationsTrainer hiring and team developmentMember retentionClient satisfactionRevenue growthLocal marketing initiativesThis leader may also coach 5–10 hours per week of small-group personal training sessions, keeping you directly connected to the client experience while leading the studio’s overall business performance.
- YOU WILL LEAD A FITNESS FRANCHISE:
This role is perfect for candidates coming from Orangetheory, F45, StretchLab, Club Pilates, Life Time, Equinox, boutique fitness, luxury health clubs, or high-end gym management environments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead all presale and ongoing membership sales efforts
- Drive lead conversion, appointment setting, consultations, and close ratios
- Build the studio to 150+ active members
- Execute retention strategies that maximize client lifetime value
- Hire, onboard, coach, and retain a high-performing personal training team
- Lead weekly sales meetings and trainer development sessions
- Manage studio scheduling, payroll targets, and daily operations
- Develop local business partnerships and community networking channels
- Deliver premium consultations including InBody scans, goal reviews, and relationship-based accountability
- Maintain high standards of member experience, studio culture, and operational execution
- Partner directly with franchise ownership on KPIs, revenue, staffing, and expansion opportunities
- Solve challenges proactively to protect member retention and studio performance
THE IDEAL LEADER:
- 3–5 years of fitness management, studio management, or gym leadership experience
- Strong personal training sales, membership sales, and retention experience
- Presale, grand opening, or new studio launch experience highly preferred
- Experience leading 2+ trainers, coaches, or sales associates
- Strong consultative selling and objection-handling skills
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational ability
- Business, payroll, staffing, and HR management confidence
- Available for morning, evening, and weekend shifts as needed
- Passion for health, fitness, and helping clients change their lives
ABOUT ALLOY PERSONAL TRAINING:With 300+ studios nationwide, Alloy Personal Training has been a leader in premium personal training systems since 1992. Our proven model focuses on coaching, accountability, strength training, and measurable client outcomes for adults seeking sustainable results.
THIS IS MORE THAN A GYM MANAGER ROLE.This is a founding leadership opportunity with significant income upside and clear regional growth potential.
APPLY NOW: Apply today to interview this week for our Founding General Manager role.
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