Industry: Wellness and Fitness Services
Company Size: 51-200 employees

SWEAT440 NJ

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**Founding Studio Manager — SWEAT440 Middletown, NJ**

**About the Role**

SWEAT440 is a fast-growing group fitness studio brand with locations across New Jersey. We are hiring a Founding Studio Manager for our new Middletown, NJ location, currently in pre-opening build-out. This is an on-site leadership role responsible for driving pre-sale performance, launching the studio, and leading daily operations once doors open. The right candidate will help us build this location from the ground up — establishing the community, hiring the team, and setting the tone for everything that follows.

**Pre-Opening Responsibilities**

- Lead all pre-sale efforts including founding member campaigns, community outreach, and grassroots lead generation

- Drive pre-sale membership enrollments to hit pre-opening revenue targets

- Build referral pipelines through local businesses, schools, and community partners

- Represent the brand at local events, expos, and grand opening activations

- Partner with corporate and regional leadership on marketing, signage, and launch planning

- Assist in vendor coordination, equipment install, and final studio setup

**Post-Opening Responsibilities**

- Drive membership sales and meet monthly studio revenue targets

- Manage and develop a team of fitness coaches and front desk staff

- Oversee daily studio operations including member check-in, facility cleanliness, and equipment maintenance

- Execute lead follow-up, outreach events, and membership retention strategy

- Onboard new team members and conduct performance reviews

- Ensure compliance with all SWEAT440 operational standards

- Report weekly KPIs to the Regional Manager

- Foster a high-energy, member-first studio culture

**Requirements**

- Previous management experience in fitness, health club, or gym environment strongly preferred

- Demonstrated track record in sales and hitting performance goals

- Experience with pre-sale, grand opening, or new location launches a strong plus

- Strong leadership and team development skills

- Excellent verbal and written communication

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

- CPR certified or able to obtain within 90 days

- Flexible availability including early mornings, evenings, and weekends

- Fitness coaching or instructor experience a plus

- Nationally accredited fitness certification or degree in Exercise Science preferred

**Compensation and Benefits**

- $55,000 – $70,000 per year (base salary plus performance bonus)

- Pre-sale performance incentives during build-out phase

- Health, dental, and vision insurance

- 401(k) with company matching

- Paid time off

- Complimentary SWEAT440 membership

- Opportunity for advancement within a growing regional fitness brand

**Job Type:** Full-time

**Location:** Middletown, NJ (in-person)

**Schedule:** Varies; must be available mornings, evenings, and weekends

**Benefits:**

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee discount

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

- **Work Location:** In person

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