General Manager

D1 Training - Athens•Watkinsville, GA

24d

About The Position

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 General Manager who is ready to lead from the front: someone with the character, leadership ability, and drive to inspire athletes, motivate a team, and grow a thriving business. This role is for a self-starting leader who is highly skilled in sales, understands strength and conditioning, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is energized by connecting with people and helping them succeed. The right person will combine strong sales ability, industry credibility, and operational leadership to guide our team and continue building one of the strongest fitness communities in Northeast Georgia. If you’re someone who embraces responsibility, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is excited to take a meaningful step forward in your career while impacting athletes and families every day, we’d love to meet you.

Requirements

SALES. You should be able to close sales effectively on day 1. YOU should love BEING the salesperson and leading other salespeople.
LEADERSHIP. You should be a first one in, last one out leader. You should be able to hold weekly 1 on 1 meetings, weekly staff meetings, hold staff accountable, and lead your team to business and individual professional growth. (Must be a strong & confident leader who can handle the pressure of this role.)
FINANCE. You need to have the ability to manage the facility P&L. You will meet with ownership monthly to review your budget and KPI's vs what actually happened.
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
Adherence to, and promotion of, the D1 Core Values
Growth of membership/personal training and retention by providing exceptional customer service in the facility
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
Bachelor Degree
3+ years of management
Can out-sell anyone in the room & loves it
Effectively prescribe goals-based fitness plans
Knowledge of gym and retail operations
Positive and energetic personality with a “can do” attitude
Is a manager who will be the first one in & the last one to leave

Responsibilities

Serve as a key point of contact with members, with emphasis on providing the D1 customer experience. Duties include: 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
Serve as a point of contact for vendors.
Ensure proper levels of service are maintained which include: Communications
Monthly retail sales quota
Supply items
Light housekeeping duties as needed to maintain facility