Founding Store Lead

Build Something Meaningful From Day One

Project LeanNation Middletown is looking for a Founding Store Lead to help launch and grow our newest location.

This is more than a retail management position. As a Founding Store Lead, you will play a key role in helping members achieve their health goals while building a positive and welcoming community around nutrition, wellness, and accountability.

We're looking for someone who enjoys connecting with people, takes ownership, and thrives in an environment where every day brings new opportunities to make an impact.

If you're energized by leadership, sales, community engagement, and helping people succeed, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

Lead Daily Store Operations

• Open and close the store

• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment

• Manage inventory, deliveries, and product stock levels

• Ensure all operational procedures are followed consistently

• Handle day-to-day problem solving and member concerns

• Lead from the front by maintaining a visible presence on the retail floor, creating energy, engaging members, and setting the standard for customer experience

Deliver an Exceptional Member Experience

• Welcome and engage members and guests

• Conduct InBody assessments and consultations

• Educate members on meals, nutrition coaching, and retail products

• Prepare shakes and support daily retail operations

• Build relationships that drive long-term member success and retention

• Conduct member follow-up appointments and accountability check-ins

• Support member retention through proactive communication and coaching

• Celebrate member milestones and successes

• Help members stay engaged with their nutrition and wellness goals

Drive Membership Growth

• Follow up with leads and prospective members

• Conduct consultations and membership presentations

• Convert prospects into active members

• Maintain consistent communication with members to support retention

• Support monthly sales and growth goals

Build Community Relationships

• Represent Project LeanNation in the local community

• Participate in local events, networking opportunities, and partnerships

• Help create awareness and excitement around the Middletown location

• Assist with grand opening activities and future member events

Founding Team Responsibilities

As a founding team member, you will help introduce Project LeanNation to the Middletown community prior to opening through local events, partnerships, lead follow-up, and founding member engagement.

This is a unique opportunity to help build a business from the ground up and play a direct role in shaping the culture, member experience, and long-term success of the location.

Lead and Support the Team

• Assist with scheduling and shift coverage

• Help onboard and train future team members

• Lead by example and create a positive team culture

• Take ownership of store performance and member satisfaction

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who combines strong people skills with a high level of personal ownership.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Take initiative without being asked

• Enjoy building relationships and helping people

• Are confident having conversations that lead to sales

• Can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Communicate professionally and positively

• Are dependable, organized, and detail-oriented

• Are passionate about health, fitness, nutrition, or personal development

Experience Preferred

• Retail leadership

• Restaurant or hospitality management

• Fitness, wellness, or nutrition industry experience

• Sales and customer service

• Community outreach or event participation

Leadership experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person who demonstrates ownership, coachability, and a strong work ethic.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and move throughout the workday

• Ability to lift and move inventory weighing 10-50 pounds

• Ability to assist with deliveries, stocking, and store setup

Compensation & Growth

• Competitive hourly pay

• Membership conversion incentives

• Leadership development opportunities

• Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding brand

As a founding team member, you will have the opportunity to help shape the culture, operations, and long-term success of Project LeanNation Middletown.

About Project LeanNation

Project LeanNation exists to make healthy eating simple.

Through prepared meals, nutrition coaching, accountability, and community support, we help people create sustainable results and healthier lifestyles.

Our mission is to improve the health of our communities by making nutrition easier, more accessible, and more effective.