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Sales Associate (Lead Recruiter) in the fitness industry

🇺🇸 Madison, WI 🕑 Part-Time 💰 $15 - $25 per Hour 💻 Sales 🗓️ April 4th, 2026
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D1 Training Madison West is hiring a Sales Associate (Lead Recruiter) in the fitness industry. The role involves managing inbound and outbound calls, booking trial workouts, selling fitness products and memberships, and engaging with the community to drive sales growth and brand awareness.

Highlights
  • Manage phone sales including lead follow-up, booking free trial workouts, and closing sales for various fitness services.
  • Engage with the local community and coordinate events to promote D1 Training and build partnerships.
  • Assist in marketing activities such as creating promotional materials and supporting onsite and offsite events.
  • Provide exceptional customer service and handle conflict resolution to ensure positive client experiences.
  • Maintain facility hygiene and contribute to daily operations as part of a team.
  • Utilize social media and Canva for marketing and client engagement; experience with Mind Body POS is a plus.
  • Compensation includes hourly pay ranging from $15.00 to $25.00 plus commission, free membership, and company merchandise at cost.
  • Qualifications require a high school diploma, 2+ years of sales experience (fitness-related preferred), and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Work schedule is flexible, with availability needed for some mornings, evenings, and weekends.
  • Position offers part-time hours (10-30 per week) with potential for growth into full-time roles within the company.

Sales Associate (Lead Recruiter) in the fitness industry Full Description

Department Overview:

D1 Training is a national fitness company with more than 150 franchisess.   https://d1training.com/what-is-d1 - here is the link or address to the D1 info page.   My partner Charlie and I purchased the facility on Oct 01, 2025 and are looking to grow and to grow we need sales people passionate about sports.   Local Madison knowledge is great, but we are also looking for people that want to grow and put in some work.   This postion could grow to full time at some point and if you are succesful, roles could open up across the D1 spectrum.

Anticipated Start Date

4/15/26

Anticipated Hours Per Week

10 - 30

Schedule:

Flexible 

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $15.00 to $25.00

Number Of Positions

3

Position Summary/Job Duties:

Please read below.  We are looking for a few part-time employees that will be able to grow with us.  We will be looking for ideas outside of the duties listed below.  Position requires phone sales skillls and ability to interact with paid leads, community engagements, and our clients.   Social media knowledge, Canva experience are all bonuses.   If you are willing to work and grow we could be a good fit for you.   We will give you exposure to D1 corporate and their entrepreneurial journey as part of your training.

Key Vision for Sales Associate / Recruiter Position:

This position involves taking incoming calls, making outgoing calls, booking free trial workouts and consultations, and selling all D1 products and services. MUST BE COMFORTABLE IN A FAST-PACED SALES ENVIRONMENT. Recruiters are responsible for handling customer inquiries promptly and effectively, as well as maintaining facility hygiene. Must be a self-motivated, team-oriented person with a passion for sports/fitness. Sales experience, as well as experience with social media is a plus, but not mandatory. This opening is part-time. Must have work availability to work some mornings and evenings, as well as weekends.

Major Focuses:

Sales:

  • Lead generation follow-up
  • Closer on sales
  • Responsible for generating revenue through sales of all D1 offerings including memberships, core training, personal training and team training
  • Drive trials & offers
  • Community Engagement coordination
  • Execute a variety of phone calls to athletes/leads

Marketing:

  • Be a D1 Ambassador - attend outside events as well as go into the community to drive prospects, revenue and promote D1 to increase goodwill and market awareness
  • Develop Community partnerships with Clubs, Teams, Schools, Businesses, Key leaders/influencers, Charities
  • Aid and assist in creation of marketing materials, including flyers, emails, new letters, website, banners etc.
  • Organize and help prepare materials for any upcoming onsite or offsite events.

Athlete Management:

  • Client comes first
  • Customer service and conflict resolution: Ability to resolve potential conflict and dealing directly with customers to provide a positive customer experience.

Operations:

  • Be a Team Player – pitch in with cleaning and safety as outlined by general manager.
  • Utilize daily and weekly check-lists
  • Attend daily sales training

Special Skills/Competencies/Experience:

  • Ability to close a sale
  • Ability to overcome objections
  • Marketing: Social Media Expert Platforms/ How-to use for marketing & client engagement; Ability to market the D1 product effectively in local markets
  • Experience in direct sales and grassroots marketing
  • Effective time management and follow-through skills
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all potential prospects, owners, GM, associates, coaches, athletes, parents, and community members.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications, as well as point of sales systems (Mind Body a plus)

Accountability Measures:

  • Adherence to, and promotion of, the D1 Core Values
  • Growth of membership/training revenue through retention, providing exceptional customer service and local marketing initiatives
  • Adherence to standard policies and procedures to safeguard the assets of the company.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Hourly + Commission
  • Free Membership
  • T-shirts, beyond this merchandise available to purchase at company cost 
  • Growing company, empowering and engaging culture
  • Ability to grow with the company

Qualifications:

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma
  • 2+ years of sales experience (ideally fitness related) and grassroots marketing
  • General experience in gym or training facility, familiarity with athletes and their needs, Athletic background preferred but not essential
  • Highly energetic with a “can do” attitude, outgoing, friendly, Self-Starter, takes initiative
  • Has D1 Core Values & servant attitude
  • Can multi-task well, detail oriented, excellent communication skills
  • Proficient in Excel

Physical Demands

Office general, some set up for events

Application Instructions:

Please send your resume with contact information to camron.loll@d1training.com.   Please provide us with the hours that you could work during the week and weekend.   We have some community events (fun runs, sporting events, or camps) that could occur during weekends or nights

Contact:

Org: D1 Training Madison West
Contact: D1 Training Madison West
Web: https://d1training.com/facility/madison-west
Email: camron.loll@d1training.com