General Manager
Full Time • Westborough
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Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Training & development
About This Opportunity
At D1 Westborough we believe every person with a goal is an athlete, every person should have a coach in their life who believes in them, and it is our job to unlock potential.
That belief is behind everything we are building at D1 Sports Training Westborough- the first D1 in MetroWest, opening fall 2026. We are looking for a General Manager who believes that too and wants to be on the ground floor of building it.
This is not an entry-level role. The right person can step in immediately, drive membership sales, lead staff, manage financial performance, and deliver a world-class experience for every athlete and member who walks through the door.
About D1
D1 Training is the fastest-growing athletic performance brand in the country with 100+ locations nationwide. Built on a 5-Star Program designed by a national training panel, D1 is a community for youth and adults serious about their goals. Science-based, periodized, and progressive.
At D1, we believe Every Body Needs Training. Our promise to our athletes is: "You pick the goal, we help you get there".
What You Will Do:
Pre-Opening:
Pre-Opening:
- Trained in D1 Pre-Sales Process
- Drive founding membership growth through GPS leads and self-generated outreach
- Own the presales pipeline through the 123-day presales window
- Recruiting, Hiring, and Training your Team
After Opening:
Sales Leadership
Sales Leadership
- Close membership and personal training sales from day one
- Conduct goal-setting consultations and facility tours
Team Leadership
- Lead and develop facility staff
- Hold weekly staff meetings and one-on-ones
- Set the tone for energy, accountability, and culture
Business Operations
- Manage facility KPIs and overall performance
- Review financial performance and budgets with ownership monthly
- Oversee scheduling, staffing, and daily operations
Member Experience
- Ensure every member receives a world-class training experience
- Handle member communication and build the community
Key Skills Required For the Position:
- PRESALES- In the months leading up to opening you are building our member base furiously to ensure success.
- SALES. You should be able to walk in on day one & close over 50% of the leads you sit down to meet with.
- LEADERSHIP. You should be a first-one-in, last-one-out leader. You should be able to hold weekly 1 on 1 meeting, and weekly staff meetings, hold staff accountable, & lead your team to business growth.
- FINANCE. You need to have the ability to manage the facility P&L. You will meet with ownership monthly to review your budget vs what actually happened line item by line item.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree
- 3 years of management
- Can out-sell anyone in the room & loves it
- Knowledge of gym and retail operations
- Positive and energetic personality with a “can do” attitude
- Is a manager who will be the first one in & the last one to leave
Compensation & Earnings Potential:
- Top performers can earn up to $85,000-$105,000 total annually in this role
- In addition to Base salary, this role includes a performance-driven commission and bonus structure.
- Founding GMs who hit presales targets earn milestone bonuses on top of per-membership commissions.
- Post-open compensation includes quarterly profit sharing tied directly to facility performance- the better the business runs, the more you earn.
Compensation: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
D1 Training is an emerging fitness franchise, that is growing rapidly. D1 Training has over 80 facilities open and 180+ in development. At D1 Training, we inspire and motivate athletes to reach their goals. At D1, we believe in training the entire body as a unit to produce optimal human performance. No gimmicks, no fads; we utilize trusted and proven training techniques used to build the world’s best athletes and deliver the, in age-appropriate programs led by our expert coaches. Nothing at D1 is random. Every workout, every day follows a strategic 8-week training cycle that is meticulously planned and backed by sports science. What began as training solely for the aspiring youth athlete, matured into fitness training for adults as well. With all who participate in the D1 training process moving aggressively towards their goals.
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Flexible Scheduling
Competitive Compensation
Career Advancement Opportunities
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Generous Paid time off