Franchise (Field) Consultant

Kumon North America; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider seeks a Franchise Consultant to support and guide franchisees across multiple Kumon locations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree, experience in service management, and strong relationship-building skills. Frequent travel within the Greater Horseshoe area is essential for this role, providing opportunities to impact educational success directly.

Benefits

Hybrid Work Model

Inspiring Mission

Flexibility

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in multi-unit service management or business consulting.
• Road Warrior: Ability to travel extensively to support multiple centers.
• Proven ability to motivate people, instill accountability, and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 20-30 Kumon locations within your assigned region.
• Perform frequent evaluations and follow-up visits to ensure centers meet company goals.
• Provide sound operational and financial advice to improve centre profitability.
• Assist franchisees with the opening of new centers, ensuring smooth and timely launches.
• Develop strategies to enhance franchisee competitiveness in local markets.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Time management

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Why Join Kumon?

At Kumon, we don’t just help students achieve academic success; we empower them to reach their full potential. As a Franchise Consultant, you’ll be a key player in supporting franchisees to excel, ensuring centres maintain high standards of instruction, and expanding Kumon’s presence within your territory. If you are passionate about education, enjoy working in a dynamic environment, and want to make a meaningful impact, this role is for you!

This is a great opportunity for a candidate that lives in Greater Horseshoe area (i.e. Burlington, Hamilton, Grimsby, St. Catharines)

What We Offer:

• We have an excellent Hybrid Work Model: successful candidate will be required to travel 1 to 2 days per week to our office located in Vaughan (depending on the training period) and visiting centres within territory for 3-4 days per week.
• Inspiring Mission: Join a company that’s dedicated to empowering children and creating brighter futures.

• Flexibility: Work in a role that allows travel and interaction with multiple locations, giving you dynamic and diverse work experience.
• Ability to travel extensively within Greater Horseshoe area.

About the Role:

You will have an impact to

• Drive Success for Franchisees: Provide guidance to Kumon Franchisee Instructors, ensuring their centres meet and exceed performance standards.
• Build Relationships: Regularly visit franchise centres to evaluate operational, instructional, and brand standards while offering strategic advice on improving profitability.
• Promote Growth: Develop your assigned market areas by supporting existing centres and facilitating the opening of new ones.
• Deliver Expert Support: Assist franchisees with training, parent communication, and operational strategies that improve center performance.
• Analyze and Act: Assess market conditions, evaluate local competition, and develop strategies to keep franchisees competitive and aligned with Kumon’s brand values.

What We’re Looking For:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Experience: 2-4 years of experience in multi-unit service management or business consulting.
• Skills: Build strong relationships, Excellent communication, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Road Warrior: Ability to travel extensively to support multiple centers.
• Motivator: Proven ability to motivate people, instill accountability, and drive results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee 20-30 Kumon locations within your assigned region.
• Perform frequent evaluations and follow-up visits to ensure centers meet company goals.
• Provide sound operational and financial advice to improve centre profitability.
• Assist franchisees with the opening of new centers, ensuring smooth and timely launches.
• Develop strategies to enhance franchisee competitiveness in local markets, monitor performance, and implement best practices.

Location Requirement:

This role is based out of our Head Office in Vaughan, ON and requires frequent travel.

Join Us in Making a Difference!

If you’re ready to take on a dynamic role that allows you to directly impact educational success, apply today to become a Franchise Consultant at Kumon. Together, we’ll continue to inspire and empower students, collaboratively with our Kumon Centres.

Kumon Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Kumon is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are valued and celebrated. We believe that all employees should be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Kumon strives to create a workplace culture that fosters respect, fairness, and inclusivity for all. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for our job openings and welcome everyone to join our team.