OVERVIEW:
At Gymshark, community isn't something we build around our stores, it's at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for a Community Department Manager to lead our New York community strategy, bringing our brand to life through meaningful partnerships, unforgettable events, and authentic connections that inspire people to unlock their potential.
This is an opportunity to shape how Gymshark shows up in local communities, drive regional growth, and create experiences that leave a lasting impact. If you're passionate about fitness, relationship building, and creating a sense of belonging, we'd love to hear from you.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
- Own and deliver the community strategy across NYC, ensuring alignment with Gymshark's brand vision and business goals.
- Build, develop and maintain strong relationships with gyms, fitness studios, ambassadors, athletes, influencers and community partners.
- Plan and execute a calendar of events, activations and experiences that drive awareness, engagement and customer connection.
- Collaborate closely with Store Managers and cross-functional teams to create locally relevant community initiatives that support commercial performance.
- Identify opportunities to grow Gymshark's presence within existing and emerging fitness communities.
- Leverage insights, feedback and performance data to continuously improve community engagement and event effectiveness.
- Act as a passionate brand ambassador, ensuring every interaction reflects Gymshark's values and mission.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- Experience in community management, partnerships, events, brand marketing, retail engagement or a related field
- A proven ability to build authentic relationships and create meaningful community connections.
- Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Commercial awareness and the ability to connect community activity with measurable business outcomes.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging audiences both internally and externally.
- A proactive, self-starting mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- A genuine passion for fitness, wellbeing and creating experiences that inspire others.
- Flexibility to travel across the region and support events outside of standard business hours when required.
SALARY RANGE
This role has a salary range between $70,000-$80,000. We are committed to fair and consistent pay practices. The salary range shown represents the anticipated hiring range for this position and may vary depending on individual qualifications and internal equity
THE PERKS.
Standard benefits include:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision plans
- Performance-based Bonus opportunity
- Competitive PTO
- Contributory 401(k)
- Gymshark Employee Discount & long service awards
- Funded multi-site fitness membership
- Enhanced Family Leave plans
- STD & LTD plans
Note: The bonus program and benefits have certain eligibility requirements. Gymshark reserves the right to amend these programs in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.
BELONGING AT GYMSHARK.
Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment, right from your application. We’re committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process, and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If you’d like to request a reasonable adjustment please email peopleteamusa@gymshark.com.