Executive Operations Associate (Growth Path to Strategic Leadership)

About Us

Fit Franchise Brands is the parent company of The MAX Challenge and Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping — two leading transformation-focused fitness franchises with locations nationwide. We are a fast-moving, growth-driven company that thrives on innovation, accountability, and a passion for helping people live healthier lives.

We are looking for a sharp, ambitious Executive Operations Associate to join our team. This is not a typical entry-level role. You will work directly with our CEO and leadership team, driving key projects, managing operations, and helping keep the company on track to achieve big goals.

This role is designed as a career accelerator , with a clear pathway into strategic leadership roles such as Strategic Operations Lead and eventually Chief of Staff .

What You’ll Do

• Project Management – Map out initiatives, break them into actionable steps, and track progress using Asana. Examples: Lead rebranding projects, Organize annual Summit, Training initiatives.

• Leadership Team Support – Ensure EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) processes run smoothly: updating Rocks, Issues, To-Dos, and keeping leaders accountable.

• Cross-Functional Coordination – Work across marketing, operations, finance, and sales to keep priorities aligned.

• Vendor & External Partner Management – Interview, hire, and coordinate contractors or vendors for strategic projects.

• Strategic Initiatives – Act as an extension of the CEO on high-priority projects.

Must-Have Skills & Attributes

• Excellent Computer Skills – Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word .

• Design Ability – Comfortable using Canva for presentations and materials.

• Analytical Thinking – Ability to break down problems, analyze data, and recommend solutions.

• Ambition & Drive – Hungry to learn, grow, and move into leadership.

• Confidentiality – Handles sensitive business information with professionalism and discretion.

• Problem Solving – Quick thinker, able to adapt and find solutions on the fly.

• Communication – Clear, professional, and confident when working with executives, peers, and vendors.

Why This Role is Different

Unlike most entry-level jobs, this position gives you broad exposure to every part of the business — leadership, operations, finance, and marketing. You’ll sit at the intersection of strategy and execution, with a front-row seat to the CEO’s decision-making process.

This role is for you if you want to:

• Learn how to run and scale a company .

• Grow quickly into leadership and strategy .

• Take ownership of projects that make a visible impact.

Growth Path

This role is intentionally designed as a stepping stone into strategic leadership.

• First 3–6 Months:

  • Learn our systems (Asana, EOS tools, Microsoft Suite, Canva).

  • Take ownership of strategic projects such as center rebranding, vendor management, or operational rollouts.

  • Build trust by delivering on time and with excellence.

• 6–18 Months:

  • Lead multiple projects simultaneously, with increasing independence.

  • Begin representing leadership in select meetings and vendor relationships.

  • Streamline and improve processes to create more efficiency and accountability.

• 18+ Months:

  • Transition into a Strategic Operations Lead role.

  • Expand your scope to company-wide initiatives, driving alignment and execution.

  • Begin preparing for an eventual Chief of Staff role — acting as a true strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $42,000 – $62,000 (Depending on Experience)

• Performance-based increases as responsibilities expand.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Paid time off and company holidays.

• A front-row seat to the leadership and growth of a national franchise brand.

Ready to accelerate your career and grow into a strategic leadership role? Apply today.