Chief Development Officer

Founded in 2016 in Saint Petersburg, FL, Amped Fitness is one of the fastest-growing fitness companies in the United States. Our mission is to transform the fitness experience by generating results, impacting lives, and building a strong community. We’re more than just a gym… we are a place where The World is Yours! At Amped Fitness, we’ve reinvented the traditional gym model by focusing on a member-first approach, offering a high-quality fitness experience with world-class equipment and unique amenities at an affordable price. Our Experience-Design-Low-Price (EDLP) model is revolutionizing the fitness industry, setting us apart from the typical big‑box gyms. Headquartered in Pompano Beach, we’re looking for a Chief Development Officer (CDO) who thrives in high-growth environments, understands commercial real estate strategy, and has a proven track record scaling multi-site retail or commercial operations. This role is ideal for someone who understands site selection, lease negotiation, landlord relations, municipal approvals, and development timelines, and is able to execute expansion at speed without compromising quality. POSITION OVERVIEW Are you a high volume retail developer that is willing to do whatever it takes to win? Amped Fitness is seeking a Chief Development Officer (CDO) who can drive our real estate and expansion strategy nationwide. You will oversee site selection, lease negotiations, municipal approvals, and development processes while ensuring seamless coordination between landlords, city officials, construction teams, and executive leadership. This role requires someone with deep knowledge of commercial real estate, permitting processes, zoning, and multi‑unit rollout strategies who can translate growth goals into executed deals. Your leadership will bridge real estate strategy with operational execution to accelerate our national footprint. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AS CDO, develop and execute a comprehensive real estate and development strategy aligned with company expansion goals. Lead site selection, market analysis, and feasibility studies for new club locations. Negotiate commercial leases, LOIs, and related agreements while building and maintaining strong landlord and broker relationships. Chief Development Officer will be required to frequently travel to real estate events throughout the year. Oversee entitlements, permitting, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Serve as the executive liaison between real estate, legal, construction, and operations teams to ensure seamless communication and project delivery. Manage development timelines, budgets, and milestone tracking from lease execution through build‑out completion. Collaborate with executive leadership on multi‑year expansion planning, capital allocation, and growth forecasting. Build scalable systems and processes to support aggressive multi‑unit rollout. QUALIFICATIONS 10+ years of experience in commercial real estate development, retail expansion, or multi-site growth leadership. Proven track record scaling multi-unit retail, fitness, hospitality, or commercial brands (50+ units preferred). Extensive experience negotiating commercial leases and LOIs. Strong knowledge of zoning, permitting, and municipal approval processes. Experience coordinating closely with construction and project management teams. Ability to evaluate deal economics, ROI, and long-term viability. Exceptional negotiation, communication, and executive leadership skills. Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred. Experience in fitness, retail, or high-growth consumer brands is a plus. WHY JOIN US? Lead development for one of the fastest-growing fitness brands in the country. Drive national expansion and shape the physical footprint of a disruptive brand. Work with a dynamic, high-energy executive team in a culture that values speed, execution, and results. Salary: $200,000–$230,000 annually, plus performance bonuses. Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental and vision benefits, and 401(k) with company match. Office located in Pompano Beach, FL (on-site, full-time required). Must be mobile within two weeks if the applicant is out of state. #J-18808-Ljbffr