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Amped Fitness · 14 hours ago

Vice President of Development

Amped Fitness is one of the fastest-growing fitness companies in the United States, dedicated to transforming the fitness experience. They are seeking a Vice President of Development to drive their real estate and expansion strategy nationwide, overseeing site selection, lease negotiations, and development processes.

Health Wellness & Fitness

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive real estate and development strategy aligned with company expansion goals
Lead site selection, market analysis, and feasibility studies for new club locations
Negotiate commercial leases, LOIs, and related agreements while building and maintaining strong landlord and broker relationships
Work directly with cities, zoning boards, and permitting offices to expedite approvals and reduce time-to-open
Oversee entitlements, permitting, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions
Serve as the executive liaison between real estate, legal, construction, and operations teams to ensure seamless communication and project delivery
Manage development timelines, budgets, and milestone tracking from lease execution through build-out completion
Collaborate with executive leadership on multi-year expansion planning, capital allocation, and growth forecasting
Build scalable systems and processes to support aggressive multi-unit rollout

Qualification

Commercial real estate developmentLease negotiationZoningPermittingMulti-site growth leadershipMarket analysisProject managementExecutive leadershipBachelor’s degreeMBA preferredCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

8+ years of experience in commercial real estate development, retail expansion, or multi-site growth leadership
Proven track record scaling multi-unit retail, fitness, hospitality, or commercial brands (30+ units preferred)
Extensive experience negotiating commercial leases and LOIs
Strong knowledge of zoning, permitting, and municipal approval processes
Experience coordinating closely with construction and project management teams
Ability to evaluate deal economics, ROI, and long-term viability
Exceptional negotiation, communication, and executive leadership skills
Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business, Finance, or related field

Preferred

MBA preferred

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental and vision benefits
401(k) with company match

Company

Amped Fitness

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We are more than just a gym, we are a fitness community. Our mission is to generate results, impact lives, and change how the gym is perceived.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
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