General Manager (W/ Relocation Support To Brisbane, Qld!)

• Elevate your career as our new General Manager, and impact the fitness industry with Fitness Cartel Australia!
• Competitive package with Relocation support, unlimited fuel, phone allowance, and more!
• Join us to shape the future of fitness through strategic leadership and innovation!

Join Fitness Cartel, where our relentless pursuit to be the best version of yourself isn't just a motto—it's a way of life. With an ambitious expansion plan to open 60 health clubs by 2029, we're on a mission to provide the best facilities, customer service, and atmosphere in the industry. Our clubs offer a vast range of services, including Reformer Pilates, a comprehensive weight zone, a dedicated cardio zone, and cycle studios, ensuring a holistic fitness experience. We cater to a diverse community, from fitness enthusiasts to families, offering child minding services to support parents on their fitness journey. Whether you're a fitness professional looking to advance your career or someone passionate about starting their fitness journey, Fitness Cartel welcomes you to be part of our growing family. Discover how we inspire results and foster a comfortable, motivating environment that challenges and inspires.

Fitness Cartel Australia is actively seeking a General Manager based in our newly-opened head office in Virginia, QLD.

This position, reporting to the owner directors, plays a strategic role in overseeing club operations and performance of Fitness Cartel Health Clubs, Nutrition Cartel, and Apparel (the Company).

As the General Manager, you will have a broad mandate to drive the company's strategic direction, operational efficiency, growth, and profitability. Your leadership will extend across various facets of the business, including operations, sales, human resources, and overseeing regional managers to ensure alignment and coherence in our business strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategising and improving the company-wide operations, enhancing the overall business model for sustained growth and profitability
• Leading the sales, human resources, and regional management teams, fostering a culture of strategic thinking and operational excellence
• Overseeing a group of big-box gyms, ensuring membership satisfaction, retention rates, and engagement remain high
• Conducting regular visits, including interstate travel, to ensure standards are consistently met and exceeded
• Driving EBITDA performance across all business segments, positioning Fitness Cartel Health Clubs, Nutrition Cartel, and Apparel for long-term success
• Keeping abreast of market trends, identifying expansion opportunities, and staying ahead of industry developments
• Implementing process improvements, leveraging automation, and utilising data analytics to enhance business operations
• Resolving critical customer issues, maintaining a commitment to outstanding service
• Nurturing and developing a high-performance team, aligned with the company’s core values and strategic objectives

This role demands a visionary leader with a proven track record in managing and growing complex business operations. You will be at the forefront of our mission to redefine the fitness and health industry, ensuring Fitness Cartel Australia continues to thrive and expand.

To excel as the General Manager, you'll need extensive experience in a similar GM role, ideally within sectors like health and fitness, retail, hospitality, and/or multisite operations. This role requires:

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills for effective collaboration across the organization
• Proven ability to lead through significant changes, such as organizational growth and expansion
• Solid track record in driving performance, achieving sales goals, and effectively managing teams and senior leadership
• Comprehensive decision-making capabilities, with a knack for strategic improvements and financial insight
• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills, with a focus on policy and system implementation
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with strong computer and time management skills
• Must have Australian Citizenship or full Australian working rights

Your proactive, solution-focused approach, coupled with a passion for health and fitness, will make you a perfect fit for our evolving and dynamic environment. This leadership role is crafted for a visionary, eager to propel operational excellence and chart the future course of Fitness Cartel Australia, embodying our dedication to innovation, collaboration, and the fitness industry.

The successful candidate will receive an attractive starting salary package (commensurate with skills and experience) + super! You will also have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including: 

• Relocation support to Brisbane, negotiable for the right candidate
• Uncapped Fuel Card
• Mobile Phone Allowance
• Diamond Gym Membership
• Work Laptop provided – choice of Windows or Mac
• Staff benefits on all products & apparel, as well as with Merse Wellness Spa

We currently have 10 locations, & our goal is to have more than 60 clubs by 2029! We have more than 30,000 members, are opening six to eight clubs per year, AND are about to launch two NEW brands. We are so much more than a gym. Our clubs offer exceptional facilities which include Cycle Studios, Group Fitness, Functional Training areas, Reformer Pilates, Comfort Training Zone, top-of-the-range strength & cardio equipment, Crèche, Sauna, Café, Supplement shop & more… 

If you are excited by the opportunity to join our amazing brand & be a key contributor to our continued exciting and ambitious growth strategy– then apply now!