Studio Manager

Perspire Sauna Studio of Downtown Brooklyn•New York, NY

About The Position

Perspire Sauna Studio Downtown Brooklyn is on a mission to bring the benefits of infrared saunas to one of New York's most exciting and fastest-growing neighborhoods. This is a brand-new location — the first of its kind in the area — and we're building the team that will shape it from day one. Our culture is rooted in personal integrity, genuine connection, and accountability. We are looking for an empowered, highly organized full-time Studio Manager who leads with energy and takes real pride in the team they build and the space they manage. If you are confident, self-motivated, results-oriented, and love helping others feel their best, this is the perfect job for you.

Requirements

Proven Hiring & Leadership Experience: A track record of leading a team to consistently meet or exceed sales and service goals — fitness, wellness, spa, or retail management preferred
Exceptional Organization: The ability to manage a high-volume sales funnel from lead generation to long-term retention, alongside a team schedule and the details of daily operations
An Inspiring Energy: A strong sense of urgency balanced with an infectious energy and an innate desire to connect with people

Responsibilities

Leading the Pre-opening Sales Process: local business partnerships, grassroots tabling, and outbound calls to secure founding memberships before we open
Building and Developing Your Team: recruit, hire, and continuously train a high-performing hourly staff of 6-10 employees, cultivating a culture of accountability through ongoing skill-building
Driving Membership Sales and Retention: own the full membership lifecycle from pre-opening through long-term retention; base pay plus commission means your impact is reflected in your paycheck
Elevating the Guest Experience: delivering an exceptional guest experience on the floor, every session, every day — this is a guest-facing role that ensures the studio feels like a comfortable, restorative space for everyone who walks through the door
Minding the Details: processes, cleanliness, and service standards upheld in a professional and supportive environment

Benefits

Birthday PTO
Team Performance Commissions & Bonuses
Direct Partnership with the Owner
Founding Member of a 3-Studio Expansion
Complimentary Infrared Sauna Access
Sponsored Trip to Annual Perspire Conference
Competitive salary
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Wellness resources
People First: We are building a business that reflects the life we want to live—one grounded in purpose, not burnout. Happy employees make happy guests, so we treat our leaders exceptionally well
Performance Rewarded: Competitive base salary plus commission, because the best leaders deserve great pay for great performance
Continued Growth: We'll sponsor your trip to the annual Perspire conference and invest in your development along the way
Promoting from Within: As the founding Studio Manager, you'll have a direct path to a regional leadership role as the portfolio grows
Complimentary Sauna Access: This is your studio too