Fitness Equipment Sales Lead
Raleigh, NC | Full-Time, On-Site | Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM–6 PM
About the Role
US Fitness Products sells, delivers, installs, and services fitness equipment for residential and commercial customers across NC, VA, and SC - soon to be nationwide.
We're hiring for an entry-level sales opportunity with room to grow. You'll help customers choose equipment, handle showroom opening and closing duties, manage purchase orders, and coordinate warehouse deliveries and customer updates.
You'll report directly to the Retail Manager and have no direct reports. Previous fitness equipment sales experience isn't required, but enthusiasm for fitness, dependability, and a willingness to learn are essential.
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting salary: $35,000 base annually + commissions on high-ticket sales + vendor incentives
- Sales commissions: Based on sales profit, with potential commissions of $1,250–$3,750+ monthly, bringing total annual earnings to $50,000–$80,000+, plus eligible vendor SPIFFs (additional cash payments for selling eligible products). Actual earnings vary.
- Pay schedule: Every other Friday. Commissions for the previous month are included in the second paycheck of each month.
- Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with employer matching; and paid time off.
Our store generates regular sales activity, providing an established opportunity to earn well beyond your base salary. The base is guaranteed; commissions and vendor incentives vary with performance and available programs.
What You'll Do
- Guide customers and close sales: Build product knowledge, demonstrate equipment, prepare quotes, and help customers choose products that fit their goals, space, and budget.
- Respond and follow through: Handle calls, emails, and showroom inquiries promptly. Follow up with prospective buyers and check in after delivery.
- Manage orders through delivery: Submit purchase orders for Raleigh and Charlotte, track freight, and coordinate with vendors and our warehouse. Keep customers informed of progress and delays.
- Resolve customer concerns: Coordinate with our Service Team and stay involved until the customer has a clear resolution.
- Maintain product information: Keep catalog pricing, photos, SKUs, descriptions, and tags accurate.
- Create useful content: Work with our videographer on equipment demonstrations and fitness education videos. Previous on-camera experience isn't required.
- Maintain a beautiful showroom: Clean equipment, floors, and surfaces; take out trash; and keep displays organized and ready for demonstrations.
- Help refresh the floor: Occasionally assist with showroom rearrangements, replacing floor models, and moving new equipment into place. Some heavy lifting and occasional forklift operation are required; forklift training is provided.
What Success Looks Like
- You're personable, obsessed with fitness, and able to build rapport with customers.
- You learn the equipment well enough to explain it clearly and help people make confident purchasing decisions.
- You keep leads and orders organized, communicate proactively, and follow through without needing reminders.
- You're willing to move equipment, help refresh displays, and take pride in how the showroom looks every day.
What We're Looking For
- A genuine passion for fitness and helping others reach their goals.
- Previous retail or consultative sales experience; fitness equipment or related product experience is a plus.
- Dependability, professional communication, and consistent follow-through.
- Strong organization and comfort working independently.
- Willingness to learn new products, technology, and processes.
- Ability to demonstrate and help move equipment, including occasional heavy lifting, with reasonable accommodation as needed.
- Willingness to clean, appear on camera, and operate a forklift after training.
- Availability for the full Tuesday–Saturday, 10 AM – 6 PM schedule.
The Work Environment
We're a small, growing team. Staffing on site varies, and some days you'll run the showroom alone. The pace ebbs and flows. Busy periods require balancing customers, inquiries, and order coordination. Quieter periods give you time to follow up with leads, deepen your product knowledge, and improve the showroom. You'll have access to your manager and autonomy to manage your work without micromanagement.
Our Hiring Process
Each conversation has a clear purpose:
- 15-minute phone screen: Discuss your experience, what you're seeking, and whether the role fits.
- In-person interview with the Retail Manager: Tour the facility and discuss how you prioritize, work independently, and follow through.
- Final interview with the CEO: Discuss how you work with others, build customer relationships, and represent the business.
When schedules align, both in-person interviews can happen back to back on the same day. We generally provide an update within 2–3 business days after each stage.
Target timeline: Complete interviews and make a hiring decision by November 6, 2026, with a start date between November 10 and November 17, 2026.
If you enjoy fitness, connecting with customers, and taking ownership of your work, we'd love to hear from you.