Emerging Markets Growth Leader

Inspire; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire is seeking a Franchisee Growth Consultant to lead expansion initiatives in Emerging Markets for multiple brands under its umbrella. You will guide franchisees through annual growth plans, improve local execution, and work with Marketing, Training, and Analytics to accelerate profitable growth in new and established markets.

The role emphasizes high-touch support, market readiness, and strong cross-functional leadership to blunt competitive expansion and build scalable restaurant

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Bachelor degree in Business, Marketing, Operations, Hospitality or related field.
• 7+ years in franchising, multi-unit operations, business consulting, training, development or marketing.

Responsibilities

• Franchisee Growth Leadership: Facilitate annual growth planning, maintain frequent structured touchpoints, drive accountability, and translate growth plans into execution.
• Emerging Market Development: Support focus-state initiatives, trade-area strategies, market development plans, asset evolution and new unit growth readiness.
• Marketing Activation & Demand Creation: Strong partnership with Field Marketing in all aspects of the development & execution of Local and Hyperlocal store marketing initiatives and plans.
• Grand Opening Commitments: In partnership with Field Marketing, ensure all Grand Opening requirements are met for loud and proud entry into communities.
• Training & Organizational Capability: Act as an extension of Field Training and NRO teams, support leadership development, onboarding, succession planning and organizational readiness.
• Operational Growth Enablement: Improve operational capability, guest experience, ROE progress, throughput and business performance.
• Cross Functional Leadership: Serve as the anchor and connection point of the critical tripod relationship between Franchisee, Marketing, & Real Estate.

Skills

Strategic growth planning

Franchisee coaching

Cross-functional leadership

Analytics

Business acumen

Communication

Influence without authority

Market development expertise

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Operations/Hospitality or related field

Job description

Inspire is seeking a Franchisee Growth Consultant to lead expansion initiatives in Emerging Markets for multiple brands under its umbrella. You will guide franchisees through annual growth plans, improve local execution, and work with Marketing, Training, and Analytics to accelerate profitable growth in new and established markets.

The role emphasizes high-touch support, market readiness, and strong cross-functional leadership to blunt competitive expansion and build scalable restaurant