Job Posting for Vendor Relations Specialist at Planet Fitness World Headquarters
Planet Fitness World Headquarters is searching for a Vendor Relations Specialist to join our team!
As our Vendor Relations Specialist, you will be responsible for building relationships with Planet Fitness franchisees and vendors and partnering with them as a resource. As our Vendor Relations Specialist, you will utilize your knowledge of analytics, account management, and business compliance to advise franchisees on brand consistency as well as issue resolution and advice on improving business practices. The goal is to ensure brand consistency, system compliance and improve vendor relations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Build trusting relationships with the franchise community and assigned vendors.
Utilize Salesforce to create quotes and actively participate in the improvement of our Salesforce processes and procedures.
Utilize Excel to build reports to support the vendor team’s initiatives.
Work collaboratively with the franchisees to develop equipment replacement plans that include specific deadlines. Be an active and engaged ambassador for Planet Fitness by ensuring compliance around the PF brand, service and business standards.
Run and monitor equipment trials based on standard practices and clearly defined success metrics.
Run Request for Proposal processes with identified vendors to improve pricing, service levels and key business drivers.
Work collaboratively with the internal business units to ensure plans developed with franchisees are executed successfully.
Monitor progress of action plans by following up with each club audited to determine if the defaults have been remedied.
Travel to vendors and specific clubs upon request.
Coordinate with operation teams to review any changes in methods of operations and compliance.
Qualifications/Skills
Bachelor's Degree plus 2 years of relevant experience in a vendor relations, sales or franchisee system
Willingness to travel 10% of work time to various places with multiple overnight stays
Demonstrated track record of meeting operational goals and maximizing revenue
Strong Excel skills required. Salesforce experience is preferred
Proven ability to develop action plans, set targets, and complete within deadlines
Must have the ability to determine expectations, measure effectiveness, and enforce quality standards
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Excellent time management, organization, and analytical skills
Excellent problem resolution skills with a creative, solution-oriented mindset
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Why you should join Planet Fitness!
Contribute to changing people’s lives every day by helping us create a healthier Planet!
Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits package
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Childcare allowance
Generous vacation/holiday pay
Volunteer days off
Onsite gym complete with locker rooms and Black Card area
Free Black card and exercise incentives
Cafe' that serves delicious, healthy breakfast and lunch options
Salary.com Estimation for Vendor Relations Specialist in Hampton, NH
$54,150 to $68,586
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