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Alex Fraser

London,United Kingdom

Summary

Commercially driven Club Manager with a Master's degree in Finance & Business and a proven track record of leading successful padel clubs through operational excellence, strategic planning and community growth. Experienced in managing day-to-day operations, leading high-performing teams, analysing financial performance and delivering initiatives that increase revenue, occupancy and customer retention.

Recognised for creating innovative events, leagues and partnerships that strengthen member engagement while improving commercial performance. Combines strong analytical and financial skills with a hands-on leadership style, consistently delivering exceptional customer experiences and measurable business results. Passionate about building thriving communities, developing teams and driving sustainable growth within sport, leisure and customer-focused organisations.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work history

Club manager

Pure Padel
Manchester
03.2026 - Current
  • Lead the day-to-day operations of a six-court indoor padel facility, overseeing staff, customer experience, health & safety and commercial performance.
  • Manage club KPIs including occupancy, revenue, academy growth, retail performance and member retention.
  • Analysed monthly P&L reports to identify performance trends, implement action plans and improve commercial results.
  • Introduced new academy pricing and programme structures while maintaining strong participation levels.
  • Increased retail engagement through racket demo days, product promotions and equipment sales initiatives.
  • Managed a multi-disciplinary team, maintaining high operational standards that contributed to an excellent club audit and consistently positive customer feedback.
  • Helped build one of the strongest padel communities in Manchester through innovative programming and exceptional member engagement.

Club manager

The Pollen Club
Manchester
06.2025 - 02.2026
  • Managed the daily operations of a premium boutique padel club, ensuring consistently high standards across customer service, facility management and team performance.
  • Planned and delivered tournaments, leagues, coaching programmes and social events that increased participation and strengthened member retention.
  • Developed and implemented new operational systems that improved efficiency across bookings, academies, waiting lists and racket demo management.
  • Managed corporate bookings, private events and venue hire opportunities to maximise revenue.
  • Worked closely with coaches to grow academy participation and optimise court utilisation.
  • Built strong relationships with members, creating an inclusive community that encouraged repeat visits and long-term loyalty.

Duty manager

Stratford Padel Club
London
08.2024 - 01.2025

• Used Stripe to administer financial transactions at reception, including membership payments, retail sales, and reconciliation of daily takings.

• Manage all academy training programmes, at times managing 10 simultaneously equating to an additional £3500-£4000 in monthly revenue.

• Handle booking enquiries, cancellations, and on occasion aid invoices sent for unpaid events through Xero.

• Support the running of club events, tournaments, and social activities, coordinating logistics and ensuring an excellent member experience.

• Designed and implemented tailored Excel tracking systems to streamline key operational processes, including monitoring demo racket usage and payments, as well as managing extensive

Skills

  • Commercial Awareness
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Leadership
  • Financial Analysis
  • Operational Excellence
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Process Optimisation
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Affiliations

  • Padel – Competitive player regularly competing in tournaments, with the goal of breaking into the UK's top 100 rankings. Passionate about growing participation in the sport through innovative leagues, tournaments and community events. Football – Former Tottenham Hotspur Academy player and semi-professional footballer, maintaining a strong interest in sport, teamwork and performance. Running & Fitness – Enjoy endurance training and maintaining an active lifestyle, currently training for a half marathon alongside regular strength and racket sport training.

Timeline

Club manager

Pure Padel
03.2026 - Current

Club manager

The Pollen Club
06.2025 - 02.2026

Duty manager

Stratford Padel Club
08.2024 - 01.2025
Alex Fraser