Sales Associate

Founding Sales Associate — Full-TimeBODYBAR Pilates is coming to South Lakeland, and we're hiring our full-time founding sales team! Help us introduce BODYBAR to the neighborhood, welcome our first members, and create a studio people can't wait to return to. Love connecting with people, working toward goals, and celebrating team wins? You could be our kind of person.Perks of the Job:Free unlimited BODYBAR Pilates classes once the studio opensCompetitive pay + performance-based bonusesDiscounts on BODYBAR apparelHands-on sales training and ongoing coachingOpportunities to grow with our studio and brandA founding-team experience: help shape our community from day oneWho We Are BODYBAR Pilates delivers dynamic, challenging workouts through our signature BODYBAR method, combining strength, form, and plenty of CHEER. At BODYBAR South Lakeland, we're building a welcoming community where people feel supported and excited to show up. That experience starts with our team—from the first conversation to the celebration after class.Who We're Looking For We're looking for a friendly, motivated Full-Time Sales Associate who enjoys meeting people and helping them take action toward their goals. You're comfortable starting conversations, picking up the phone, asking thoughtful questions, and recommending a membership. You bring initiative, follow-through, and a willingness to learn. Previous Pilates experience isn't required. Sales, hospitality, retail, or customer-service experience is a plus.Position: Full-timeReports to: Studio ManagerWhat You'll Be Doing:Before we open, you'll help build our founding membership community:Represent BODYBAR at local businesses, apartment communities, pop-ups, and events.Follow up with prospects by phone, text, and email, learning their goals and answering questions.Explain membership options, address concerns thoughtfully, and confidently ask for the sale.Work toward daily and weekly outreach, follow-up, booking, and membership goals.Record conversations and next steps in our customer-management system.Invite prospects and founding members to community activities and pre-opening events.Participate in team training, sales practice, and opening preparations.Once we open, you'll help turn first visits into lasting connections:Welcome members by name and help first-time guests feel comfortable.Coordinate with instructors before and after class to create a personal guest experience.Recommend memberships based on each guest's goals and help them get started.Assist with bookings, account questions, retail purchases, and available studio services.Encourage referrals, celebrate milestones, and continue community outreach.Keep reception, retail displays, and studio spaces clean, organized, and welcoming.What You'll Need to Succeed:Strong communication skills in person, by phone, and in writingComfort making outbound calls and asking for the saleA goal-oriented mindset with consistent follow-throughReliability, punctuality, and attention to detailA positive approach to coaching, feedback, and teamworkInterest in fitness, wellness, and helping othersComfort learning scheduling and sales softwareAvailability for a full-time schedule that may include early mornings, evenings, and weekendsHigh school diploma or equivalentYour Founding-Team Schedule Your role begins before the studio opens. During presale, your schedule will include prospect follow-up, community outreach, events, and training. Some tasks may be coordinated remotely, alongside scheduled in-person activities. Once the studio opens, this is an in-studio position with continued community involvement. Your schedule and availability will be discussed during the interview process.Ready to Help Build BODYBAR South Lakeland? Apply with your résumé and a short note telling us what makes you great at connecting with people. Bring your energy. Build your skills. Help us bring the CHEER. BODYBAR Pilates South Lakeland is an independently owned and operated franchise location and an equal opportunity employer. Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour