Area Manager - Merseyside and Manchester

Area Manager - Merseyside and Manchester

Reports to: Head of Operations

Location: Location Specific

The Role and Key Duties Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for the day to day operations and sales activity within the area.
• Proactive management of the area's sales and operations to achieve consistency and excellence in agreed service levels.
• Collaboration with General Managers in regards to sales and operational performance and the development of the processes to underpin growth.
• Management of controls and procedures to maintain and monitor standards and performance in line with benchmarks.
• Continual monitoring of the quality and standards of cleaning, housekeeping and maintenance of all areas of the gyms within the area.
• Line management / performance management / professional development of the General Managers (and other staff as appropriate) to include inspirational leadership and coaching, mentoring and performance reviews and the identification of underperformance and the necessary interventions.
• Selection, appraisal and discipline of staff, in collaboration with General Managers (and senior management where appropriate).
• Management of the necessary H&S aspects and fulfilment of policies and procedures.
• Management of financial controls combined with collaboration with General Managers to achieve maximum operational profitability of their gym.
• Regular reporting to Head of Operations / Regional Business Manager re: sales / operational performance, issues and improvements including the delivery of detailed multi-level reports.
• Identification of opportunities for growth, development, cost saving initiatives and positive change.
• Strong management and consideration of energy / environmental issues and waste management.
• Analysis and presentation of key data to support new ideas / initiatives / proposed developments.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed

• Management experience WITHIN Gyms/ Leisure industry
• Exceptional leadership qualities and experience of managing a large and diverse team.
• Evidence of strong drive to achieve results through others
• Strong communication skills in a variety of media and audiences
• Strong Commercial awareness
• IT skills - Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Ability to manage time, organise & prioritise workload
• Travel will be essential