Great entry-level sales role in the health & fitness industry
Pros
Great exposure to the health and fitness industry, especially learning how commercial gyms operate in Australia. The role provides hands-on experience in telemarketing, lead follow-up, face-to-face sales, and closing gym memberships using structured sales scripts. These sales skills are highly transferable to other sales roles within the health, fitness, and service industries. You also gain a deeper understanding of customer psychology, lead nurturing, and local marketing campaigns.
Cons
Earning potential is quite limited for a full-time role. The base salary is around $45,000 AUD per year, and commissions are 50% of the joining fee (approximately $100 per new member). However, the gym frequently runs zero joining fee promotions, which means membership representatives often receive little to no commission. The role involves spending most of the day calling cold leads generated from social media campaigns, which can feel repetitive over time.
