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SLT Director of New Studio Development & Optimization
SLT is a well-established, yet rapidly expanding boutique fitness company seeking a Director of New Studio Development & Optimization to join our corporate team. Reporting directly to the Office of the CEO, this role will be responsible for scouting new studio locations, managing new studio buildouts, bringing studios online through stabilization, and managing SLT’s machine pipeline.
Responsibilities
SLT is the premier high-intensity Pilates fitness studio in the US. Best described as strength training on a reformer, the workout is core-focused, but full body. SLT studios offer the most results-driven, efficient and effective 50-minute workout out there. It combines cardio, strength training and the most challenging elements of Pilates into a safe, low-impact yet super challenging, high-intensity workout.
SLT is a well-established, yet rapidly expanding boutique fitness company seeking a Director of New Studio Development & Optimization to join our corporate team. Reporting directly to the Office of the CEO, this role will be responsible for scouting new studio locations, managing new studio buildouts, bringing studios online through stabilization, and managing SLT’s machine pipeline.
Responsibilities
- Scout potential new studio locations, in new & existing markets
- Work with the Office of the CEO to determine the viability of potential new studio locations, accounting for estimated total buildout cost & timeline, potential cash flow, ability to cluster in the market, and competitive landscape
- Work the Office of the CEO to negotiate and establish deal terms and lease specifics for new studio locations
- Manage the entire studio buildout process from start to finish, including:
- Identifying, negotiating with, and managing architects, engineers, contractors, and sound vendors throughout the buildout process
- Working with the Office of the CEO and architects to design studio spaces
- Overseeing the construction of studio spaces, ensuring that projects are executed on time and on budget
- Providing progress updates to the Office of the CEO Team
- Work with COO and Studio Operations Team on all operational tasks required to open the studio, including finding and vetting studio staff
- Manage SLT’s new and used machine pipeline, including:
- Finding opportunities to purchase used machines and managing the process of getting them into service at SLT studios, including pickup, delivery, and refurbishment of the machines
- Ordering new SLT machines for new studio buildouts, ensuring machines are delivered on time and ready for studio openings
- Managing vendor relationships for all machines and machine parts
- Working with the Studio Operations team to manage inventory of machine parts and accessories
- Weekly travel to scout prospective locations & manage ongoing buildouts
- $120,000 annual salary
- Health insurance
- Unlimited, free class drop-ins
- Convenient NYC office location
SLT is the premier high-intensity Pilates fitness studio in the US. Best described as strength training on a reformer, the workout is core-focused, but full body. SLT studios offer the most results-driven, efficient and effective 50-minute workout out there. It combines cardio, strength training and the most challenging elements of Pilates into a safe, low-impact yet super challenging, high-intensity workout.
Salary : $120,000
