Job Summary
Community Growth Manager | Fitness, Wellness & Experiences Platform | Johannesburg Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an energetic, outgoing, and results-driven Community Growth Manager to join an innovative fitness, wellness, and experiences platform based in Johannesburg. This exciting opportunity is perfect for someone who is passionate about fitness, enjoys building meaningful relationships, and wants to play a direct role in growing one of South Africa's most exciting community-driven brands. This role combines partnership development, community engagement, social media content creation, and business growth, making it ideal for a highly motivated individual who thrives in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. ? Package & Benefits ? Salary: Base Salary + Performance-Based Commission ? Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng ? Live-Out Position ? Full-Time Remote Role with Community Event Attendance ?️ Access to Selected Fitness & Wellness Experiences ? Growth Opportunities Within a Rapidly Expanding Business ? Key Responsibilities ? Host Growth & Partnerships • Identify, approach, and recruit new fitness and wellness hosts onto the platform • Build relationships with gyms, fitness studios, Pilates instructors, run clubs, wellness practitioners, and event organisers • Demonstrate the benefits of the platform and help partners grow their communities and businesses • Achieve monthly host acquisition and activation targets • Develop and maintain strong industry relationships to drive long-term growth ? Onboarding & Host Success • Guide new hosts through registration, profile creation, and event setup • Support hosts with bookings, ticketing, and platform functionality • Build lasting relationships that encourage repeat events and platform engagement • Gather host feedback and provide recommendations to improve the overall user experience • Ensure hosts have the tools and support required to succeed ? Social Media & Content Creation • Assist with managing Instagram, TikTok, and other social media platforms • Attend events and create engaging photo and video content, including Reels and stories • Showcase community success stories, fitness experiences, and platform partners • Collaborate with ambassadors, influencers, and content creators • Support brand awareness and audience growth initiatives ? Events & Community Engagement • Attend fitness classes, running clubs, wellness events, and community experiences • Represent the brand at networking and industry events • Identify emerging fitness and wellness communities and partnership opportunities • Strengthen the platform's presence across South Africa • Build meaningful relationships within the fitness and wellness industry ✅ Minimum Requirements • Passion for fitness, wellness, health, and community-building • Previous experience in sales, partnerships, community management, business development, or customer success advantageous • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills • Confident approaching new businesses and building partnerships • Strong social media knowledge and content creation abilities • Results-driven and motivated by achieving targets and earning commission • Highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities independently • Comfortable working remotely and managing your own schedule • Strong administrative and computer skills • Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive attitude ✨ Ideal Candidate A charismatic, ambitious, and community-focused professional who loves meeting people and building relationships. The ideal candidate will be passionate about fitness and wellness, comfortable attending events and creating content, and excited by the opportunity to directly impact the growth of a fast-scaling South African brand. If you enjoy connecting people, growing communities, creating engaging content, and helping businesses succeed, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.