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In a nutshell: Create and manage deals, promotions, and special offers to attract new members and retain existing ones. Track deal performance and revenue impact.

What is Deal Management?

Deal management helps you create and track special offers, promotions, and discounts for your club. Whether you’re offering a new member discount, a seasonal promotion, or a special package deal, this system helps you manage the entire process from creation to completion.

Key Features

Deal Creation

  • Create custom deals with specific terms
  • Set deal values and discount amounts
  • Define deal duration and expiration dates
  • Link deals to contacts and memberships

Deal Tracking

  • Track deal performance and conversion rates
  • Monitor revenue impact of each deal
  • View deal statistics and analytics
  • Export deal data for reporting

Deal Management

  • Edit deal details and terms
  • Activate or deactivate deals
  • Duplicate deals for similar offers
  • Archive completed deals

Creating Deals

Basic Deal Setup

  1. Go to MarketingDeals
  2. Click Add Deal
  3. Enter deal name and description
  4. Set deal value and terms
  5. Choose deal type and category
  6. Set expiration date if applicable
  7. Save the deal

Deal Information

  • Deal Name - Clear, descriptive title
  • Description - Detailed terms and conditions
  • Value - Discount amount or percentage
  • Type - Fixed amount or percentage discount
  • Category - Group deals by type
  • Status - Active, inactive, or expired

Deal Terms

  • Discount Type - Fixed amount or percentage
  • Minimum Purchase - Required spending amount
  • Maximum Discount - Cap on discount amount
  • Valid For - Specific memberships or services
  • Expiration Date - When the deal expires

Deal Types

New Member Deals

  • Welcome discounts for first-time members
  • Trial memberships at reduced rates
  • Sign-up bonuses and incentives
  • First month free offers

Retention Deals

  • Renewal discounts for existing members
  • Loyalty rewards for long-term members
  • Upgrade incentives to higher tiers
  • Referral bonuses for bringing friends

Seasonal Promotions

  • Holiday specials and limited-time offers
  • Summer/winter membership deals
  • Back-to-school promotions
  • New Year resolution offers

Service-Specific Deals

  • Class packages at discounted rates
  • Personal training bundles
  • Spa services promotions
  • Equipment rental deals

Deal Management

Viewing Deals

  • All deals displayed in a table
  • Filter by status (active, inactive, expired)
  • Sort by date or value
  • Search by name or description

Editing Deals

  1. Click Edit on any deal
  2. Modify deal details as needed
  3. Update terms and conditions
  4. Save changes to update the deal

Deal Status Management

  • Activate deals to make them available
  • Deactivate deals to temporarily disable
  • Expire deals when they reach end date
  • Archive deals when no longer needed

Deal Performance

Deal Analytics

  • Conversion rates for each deal
  • Revenue generated by deal type
  • Member acquisition through deals
  • Deal effectiveness over time

Performance Metrics

  • Number of uses per deal
  • Total revenue generated
  • Average deal value redeemed
  • Member retention after deal use

Deal Reports

  • Monthly deal performance summaries
  • Top performing deals by revenue
  • Deal usage trends over time
  • Member response to different offers

Deal Integration

Membership Integration

  • Link deals to specific membership types
  • Apply deals automatically during signup
  • Track deal usage per member
  • Manage deal limits per member

Payment Integration

  • Apply discounts at checkout
  • Track deal redemptions in billing
  • Generate invoices with deal details
  • Process refunds for deal issues

Communication Integration

  • Send deal notifications to members
  • Include deals in promotional emails
  • Display deals on member portal
  • Track deal engagement rates

Best Practices

Deal Creation

  • Make deals attractive but profitable
  • Set clear terms and conditions
  • Use compelling descriptions that sell
  • Test deals with small groups first

Deal Management

  • Monitor performance regularly
  • Adjust terms based on results
  • Retire underperforming deals
  • Keep deals fresh and relevant

Deal Promotion

  • Market deals effectively to target audience
  • Use multiple channels for promotion
  • Create urgency with limited-time offers
  • Track promotion effectiveness

Deal Examples

New Member Welcome Deal

Deal Name: Welcome to the Club!
Description: 50% off your first month of membership
Value: 50% discount
Type: Percentage
Valid For: New members only
Expiration: 30 days from signup

Holiday Special

Deal Name: New Year, New You
Description: Get 3 months for the price of 2
Value: 33% discount
Type: Percentage
Valid For: All membership types
Expiration: January 31st

Class Package Deal

Deal Name: Fitness Bundle
Description: 10 classes for the price of 8
Value: 20% discount
Type: Percentage
Valid For: Group fitness classes
Expiration: 60 days from purchase

Advanced Features

Deal Automation

  • Auto-apply deals based on member criteria
  • Schedule deal activation for specific dates
  • Send automatic notifications when deals are available
  • Track deal performance automatically

Deal Analytics

  • Revenue attribution to specific deals
  • Member lifetime value impact
  • Deal conversion funnels and analysis
  • ROI calculation for each deal

Deal Customization

  • Create deal templates for common offers
  • Customize deal terms per member segment
  • A/B test different deal variations
  • Optimize deals based on performance data

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  • Deals not applying - Check deal status and terms
  • Incorrect discounts - Verify deal calculations
  • Expired deals still showing - Update deal status
  • Member complaints - Review deal terms and conditions

Deal Problems

  • Deal not visible - Check activation status
  • Wrong discount amount - Verify deal settings
  • Deal expired early - Check expiration date
  • Member can’t use deal - Verify eligibility criteria

Getting Started

  1. Create your first deal with a simple discount
  2. Test the deal with a small group
  3. Monitor performance and adjust as needed
  4. Expand to more complex deal types
  5. Build a library of successful deals
Deal management helps you attract new members and retain existing ones through strategic promotions. Start with simple deals and gradually build more complex offers as you learn what works best for your club.