Studio Manager

Position: Business Manager EAST BRUNSWICK, WEST LONG BRANCH

Who We’re Looking For:
Satori Academy of Martial Arts is seeking a passionate and driven leader to oversee and elevate the operations of our academy. As the Business Manager, you will take the lead in managing academy performance, coaching sales, building exceptional teams, and ensuring a world-class member experience. This role requires a proactive, results-oriented individual with a strong background in sales leadership, team development, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead with Passion & Purpose:
• Act as a player-coach, inspiring your team to achieve excellence. Engage with prospective students/parents, guide them through their first experience, and convert leads into long-term members.
• Team Development:

Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing team of instructors and staff to meet monthly membership and revenue goals while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

• Strategic Growth:

Collaborate with executive leadership to craft a strategic roadmap for expanding the Satori Academy brand and increasing community impact.Drive grassroots marketing initiatives, network with local businesses, and partner with community organizations to elevate brand visibility.Oversee sales and retention goals and ensure operational excellence.Monitor key metrics, such as revenue, member retention, and satisfaction, to evaluate academy success and make actionable improvements.Organize engaging events for members, from seminars to community outreach activities, to foster academy culture and growth.Success Metrics:

• Marketing & Community Engagement:
• Academy Operations:
• Performance Analysis:
• Events & Programming:

• Achievement of monthly membership and revenue goals.
• High member retention and satisfaction scores.
• Positive secret shopper feedback and academy NPS scores.
• Retention and satisfaction of academy team members.
• Execution of creative and engaging community events.

Qualifications:

• 10 years in leadership roles (retail, service industry, or consumer-focused environments).
• 5 years of experience in management and sales.
• Proven track record in membership sales and customer retention.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and process-oriented skills.
• A passion for health, wellness, fitness and martial arts.
• Familiarity with the martial arts or fitness industry is a significant advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree is a plus but not required; grit, passion, and results matter most.

Location:
Satori Academy’s headquarters is based in Hazlet, NJ, with multiple academy locations across New Jersey and New York.

What We Value:

• A growth mindset and 100% commitment to excellence.
• A passion for health, wellness, and positively impacting lives through martial arts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, collaborative attitude.

If you’re ready to lead with integrity, inspire your team, and make a lasting impact in the martial arts community, join us at Satori Academy of Martial Arts.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay
• Quarterly bonus

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work some evenings and every Saturday?
• Will you be able to relocate to be within reasonable commuting distance from East Brunswick or West Long Branch?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• membership sales: 5 years (Required)
• martial arts or fitness: 3 years (Preferred)
• Management: 10 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $80,000