Sales Membership Consultant

Role Description

The Sales Membership Consultant is a full-time hybrid sales role with a mix of on-site work at local shopping centres and some work from home. The individual in this role will focus on promoting GKR Karate memberships, engaging prospective members and converting enquiries into active club participants. Day-to-day responsibilities include responding to leads, conducting follow-up calls and providing clear information about training programs, schedules, and pricing.

The role also involves building relationships with current and prospective members, maintaining accurate membership records and supporting local marketing activities. The Sales Membership Consultant will collaborate with instructors and club leadership to ensure a positive experience for new members and help drive sustainable membership growth.

Qualifications

• Passion and experience of the benefits of practicing self-defence

/ martial arts.

• Strong prospecting and membership conversional skills.
• Relationship-building skills, including active listening and a friendly, professional telephone manner.
• Communication skills, both written and verbal, for clear presentations, email communication, and follow-up with prospective members.
• Basic administrative skills, including record-keeping, scheduling and use of standard office software or CRM tools.
• Interest in training in GKR Karate
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a hybrid setting with flexibility to attend weekend sales activities.
• Previous experience in sales, membership services roles is highly desirable.
• Right to work in the UK and the ability to commute to Hayes, Ashford and surrounding areas as required.

Company Description GKR Karate International (Go-Kan-Ryu Karate) is a traditional Japanese style karate organization founded in 1984 by Robert Sullivan, who began training in karate in 1964 and taught in both Japan and the USA. The club offers non-contact karate training that supports both character development and physical fitness. GKR welcomes participants of all ages and backgrounds, emphasizing self-defense, fitness, coordination, discipline, confidence, and stress relief. Training is delivered in a safe, fun, and encouraging environment where people from diverse walks of life can learn and grow together. The organization is committed to fostering personal development and a strong sense of community through martial arts.