Case study - Hyndburn Leisure Trust

Alliance commenced a partnership agreement with Hyndburn Leisure in August 2010 to develop their fitness products and increase income. Alliance have provided the following;

  • Foundation sales training for staff
  • Advice and implementation of a new membership scheme
  • Management Workshops
  • Seasonal Promotions
  • Budget Planning and Strategy
  • New Customer Journey and Fitness Team Training
  • Sales planning and Lead Generation Tools
  • E-marketing campaigns

The contract has been structured so no payment is made to Alliance until pre-agreed income targets have been met. In the first 6 months of the partnership income increased by over 15% with the staff now focused on achieving both sales and cancellation targets.

“We have made great advances with Alliance’s support. From day one I was keen to see the Alliance contract as a partnership and it is certainly working this way - there is no hint of an ‘us and them’ working environment.

“Alliance have provided training and development to ALL frontline staff (not just fitness staff) – in my view this is fundamental to achieving increased sales/retention. As well as high quality marketing material and significant industry expertise in how and when to market to key market segments, they have honed a “member journey” experience that will increase our member retention. When you work with Alliance you are guaranteeing a commitment to professionalism at all times, whether this is as part of everyday communication with staff and customers or in the delivery of training sessions.”

Michael Hunt
Chief Executive.