About the position
The Little Gym of Naperville is a brand-new addition to The Little Gym family, and we're thrilled to bring this exciting program to the community! For over 45 years, The Little Gym has been a leader in children's motor skill development and confidence-building, offering gymnastics-based classes for kids ages 4 months to 12 years. Our mission? To create a fun, nurturing space where kids can grow physically, socially, and emotionally—all while having an absolute blast!. We're seeking a dynamic, driven Sales and Marketing Coordinator to lead our outreach and customer engagement efforts. This part-time role is perfect for a high-energy professional who thrives on building relationships, enjoys thinking creatively about lead generation, and is confident with both strategic marketing and day-to-day communication. As a brand-new business in Naperville, we're looking for someone excited to help grow our presence from the ground up. The ideal candidate is local to the area, as in-person meetings, community events, and on-site collaboration with the leadership team are a regular part of the role.
Responsibilities
- Work with the leadership team to identify and pursue lead generation strategies
- Drive membership and program sales through proactive phone, text, and email outreach
- Build and maintain relationships with partners and families, including follow-ups, thank-you cards, and other thoughtful touches
- Identify, build, and manage community partnerships with schools, businesses, and local organizations
- Help plan, coordinate, and attend local events to promote The Little Gym brand
- Manage local marketing efforts—digital, grassroots, and everything in between
- Track outreach and maintain a clean sales pipeline (experience with Salesforce is a plus!)
- Collaborate with the team to support lead conversion and member retention
Requirements
- Proven experience in sales and relationship building (especially through direct outreach)
- Friendly, outgoing, and comfortable speaking to people in person, on the phone, and via text/email
- Organized and self-motivated—you take initiative and get things done
- Passionate about working with kids and families (experience in the children's activity, fitness, or enrichment space is a bonus!)
- Familiar with basic marketing tools and platforms (social media, email marketing, etc.)
- A team player who's excited to help a young business grow
Benefits
- Part-time Hours (approx. 10-15 hours/week)
- A fun, rewarding, and active work environment where you get to inspire and empower kids every day!
- Ongoing professional development and opportunities for advancement.
- A supportive, family-like team culture that makes coming to work enjoyable.
- Flexible work from home options available.
