Studio General Manager (Sales & Talent Development)

Studio General Manager (Sales & Talent Development) Location: Houston, TX Base Salary: $60,000 + Performance Bonuses. Six-figure earning potential for high-performing managers. Exceptional leaders may have opportunities for studio ownership and expansion. About Dance With Me Founded by world-renowned dancers Maks and Val Chmerkovskiy from DWTS, Dance With Me is one of the fastest-growing ballroom dance organizations in the United States. Our mission is simple: change lives through dance. We help people build confidence, achieve personal goals, develop meaningful relationships, and discover a passion they never knew they had. We’re looking for a leader who is passionate about developing people, building high-performing teams, and creating exceptional customer experiences. The Opportunity This is not a traditional management position. We’re not looking for someone to simply oversee schedules, manage administrative tasks, or supervise employees. We’re looking for someone who can develop talent. Someone who can inspire a team, raise performance standards, coach individuals to achieve more than they thought possible, and help drive the growth of an entire business. If you’ve successfully led teams, coached people to higher levels of performance, and enjoy building relationships with clients, we’d love to meet you. What You’ll Do Lead and Develop Talent At Dance With Me, our managers are coaches first. Your primary responsibility will be developing instructors into confident, high-performing professionals. You’ll work closely with your team to improve their teaching skills, communication, leadership presence, student retention, and sales performance. You’ll conduct regular coaching sessions, provide ongoing feedback, identify growth opportunities, and help each instructor reach their full potential. The best managers don’t simply oversee a team—they create one. They build a culture of accountability, professionalism, growth, and excellence. They recognize potential in others, help people break through limitations, and take pride in seeing their team succeed. A great manager can dramatically impact the performance of an entire studio by helping instructors become stronger teachers, leaders, and professionals. Drive Studio Growth You’ll play a key role in helping students achieve their goals through personalized programs, events, showcases, and competitions. Responsibilities include: Conducting consultations with prospective and existing students Building long-term client relationships Presenting premium programs and experiences Helping students stay engaged and committed to their goals Supporting revenue growth through exceptional customer service and relationship-building Lead Student Experience You’ll help create an environment where students feel welcomed, supported, challenged, and inspired. Responsibilities include: Building meaningful relationships with students Ensuring exceptional customer experiences Helping students overcome obstacles and stay motivated Creating a positive and energetic studio culture Maintaining high standards of professionalism and service Own Results You’ll help lead the overall performance of the studio by focusing on: Instructor development Team performance Student retention Sales growth Studio culture Customer satisfaction Who We’re Looking For The strongest candidates typically have experience leading teams, developing people, coaching performance, and building client relationships. Backgrounds that often translate well include: Sales leadership Fitness management Hospitality management Talent development Coaching or training Customer-facing leadership roles Dance, performing arts, or related industries Qualifications 3+ years of leadership or management experience Proven ability to develop and motivate people Strong communication and relationship-building skills Comfortable leading customer consultations and sales conversations Positive, energetic, and growth-oriented mindset Strong accountability and follow-through Preferred Qualifications Dance experience Teaching or coaching experience Experience in fitness, hospitality, or service-based businesses Experience leading performance-driven teams Why Join Dance With Me? Opportunity to lead and grow a team Extensive training and professional development Career advancement opportunities within a growing national organization Dynamic, energetic, and purpose-driven environment Opportunity to become a business owner The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day If you’re passionate about leadership, people development, and creating exceptional experiences, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dance With Me