Community Growth Manager

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Community Growth Manager | Fitness, Wellness & Experiences Platform | Johannesburg Salary: Negotiable depending on experience 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 ideal for someone who is passionate about fitness, wellness, lifestyle experiences and community building. The successful candidate will play a key role in growing the brand's community, developing strategic partnerships and driving engagement through creative marketing initiatives and meaningful relationships. The role combines business development, community engagement, partnership management and social media content creation, making it perfect for a commercially minded individual who enjoys being out in the field, connecting with people and creating exciting opportunities for brand growth. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement strategies to grow the platform's community and increase brand awareness. Identify, approach and establish relationships with gyms, fitness studios, wellness providers and lifestyle brands. Build and manage strategic partnerships that support business growth and community engagement. Drive membership acquisition, retention and overall platform engagement. Organise and coordinate community events, activations, wellness experiences and promotional campaigns. Represent the brand at industry events, networking opportunities and partner activations. Create engaging social media content, including reels, stories, posts and promotional material. Work closely with marketing teams to develop creative campaigns and community initiatives. Identify new business opportunities and potential revenue streams. Monitor community growth, engagement and partnership performance. Maintain strong relationships with existing partners and continuously identify opportunities to add value. Stay up to date with fitness, wellness and lifestyle trends to keep the brand relevant and competitive. Requirements: Previous experience in community management, business development, partnerships, sales or marketing. A genuine passion for fitness, wellness, lifestyle and experiential brands. Strong networking and relationship-building abilities. Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Confident in approaching businesses, negotiating partnerships and representing a brand. Experience with social media platforms and content creation. Strong organisational skills with the ability to coordinate events and multiple projects. Creative, proactive and commercially minded. Comfortable working independently and taking initiative. A positive, outgoing personality with the ability to connect with diverse audiences. Salary: Negotiable depending on experience (DOE). If you are a people-oriented, creative and commercially driven individual who loves building communities and creating meaningful partnerships, we would love to hear from you! If you do not hear from us within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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