Job Summary
Job Description
The Almaden Valley Athletic Club (AVAC) is seeking an experienced sales manager to use the AVAC sales system to grow and keep our net member count. The Director should be familiar with sales through referrals, customer service, and community/corporate outreach, AND excited about leading a small team to hit aggressive growth goals. S/he should be a self-starter, but able to take an immense amount of feedback and guidance and move FAST to implement strategy.
· Ability to work up to 40+ hours per week, Monday-Friday, with some flexibility, support around 12 on-site and off-site events per year which may be evenings and weekends, and manage a team of 2 which may require some evenings and weekends. · Prior knowledge, education, or experience in sales · CPR/AED Certification · Successful background check · Ability to produce 3 professional references · Ability to QUICKLY learn all of AVAC’s programs, services, and facilities
1. Apply online at www.avac.us/jobs
The Director will be paid at three levels: base salary, individual membership sales commission, and team performance bonuses. 1. Base salary of around $60,000 depending on experience 2. Individual membership sales of up to 20 per month, at a predicted average of $40/sale ($9600) 3. Bonus potential of around $12,000 paid in combination of quarterly (based on team performance) and annually (based on net member count)
Full-Time Benefits:
Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
The Director ….
· Has excellent verbal and written communication skills. Is able to speak and write in English in a professional manner. Effectively influences, motivates, mediates, and informs using a variety of communication mediums.
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Business Overview
Thank you for your interest in the AVAC®!
What We Expect
At AVAC®, our service philosophy is to deliver VIP service and treat our members like family. We only hire folks who are passionate about serving others, who hustle to make others happy, who strive for constant improvement, who understand what it means to be “on stage,” and who know how to check their personal baggage at the door. In this industry, we work so that others may play. That means early mornings, late nights, weekends, and occasionally last minute schedule changes.Serving others is demanding work. Our Mission: AVAC® is your family-owned favorite place for swim, tennis, fitness, and community. In order to meet our Mission, members of Team AVAC® must train constantly to improve service skills. This means initial 20+ hours of training, regular supervisor and peer feedback, coaching sessions, staff meetings, and trainings year-round. Team AVAC® never stops training.
A minimum of 8 hours per week is required to work here, as well as weekend availability, attendance at regularly scheduled meetings and trainings, and a perpetually up-to-date CPR/AED certificate. Specialized positions such as lifeguards, fitness coaches, swim/tennis teachers and child care require further certifications and background checks.
Team AVAC® enjoys an upbeat, constantly busy, and friendly work environment. We come to work every day knowing we’re going to be amongst friends and without cubicles. All staff receive an AVAC® Fitness Membership, significant discounts on all AVAC® services, paid sick time, discounted child care, team building and staff development. Full time staff are eligible for medical, dental, SIMPLE IRA with employer matching, and discounted AVAC® memberships for family.But most of all…Team AVAC® prides itself on its culture. We are a work hard play hard group who are loyal to our team and our community. Together we have our kids meet up for play dates, we run races, we volunteer, we go hiking, we celebrate life events, and so much more. Our Management Team of 13 has an average of 13 years of service to AVAC® each!
Looking for an Internship? We have partnered with San Jose State, San Francisco State, West Valley College, and others to provide learning and growth opportunities for students and recent grads. Previous successful internships at AVAC® have been in the areas of Marketing, Business Administration, Public Relations, Recreation, and Kinesiology. AVAC® has experience being a qualified provider of internships for accredited universities, offering a professional environment and setting up learning objectives, as well as transitioning internships into professions.
AVAC® hires staff year-round, and has a proven track record for staff development and internal promotion. People passionate about serving, teaching, and living healthy lifestyles will find rewarding experiences at AVAC®.
101+ team members
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