Entry-Level Franchise Development Associate

Batteries Plus; Town of Hartland (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Batteries Plus is seeking a Franchise Development Representative in Hartland, WI, to be the first point of contact for prospective franchise candidates and to manage early-stage development activities.

You will respond to inquiries, reengage leads, conduct introductory calls and webinars, and guide qualified prospects through applications and the FDD process, while maintaining CRM records and coordinating Discovery Days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in franchise sales, business brokerage, or small business transactions.
• Demonstrated success in lead generation, candidate education, and deal facilitation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple transactions and candidate pipelines.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and/or Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the initial point of contact for prospective franchise candidates across one or more brands, responding to inbound inquiries and proactively reengaging older or inactive leads.
• Conduct introductory calls, informational webinars, candidate screening, and initial qualification based on financial readiness, business goals, geographic interests, timing, and overall alignment.
• Provide candidates with approved brand information, investment requirements, development process overviews, and clear guidance regarding expectations and next steps.
• Guide qualified candidates through franchise applications, financial documentation, FDD delivery and receipt acknowledgment, and other required early-stage activities.
• Coordinate candidate meetings, follow-up calls, Discovery Days, and introductions to senior Franchise Development leaders, ensuring complete and seamless handoffs.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, manage candidate follow-up, monitor pipeline progression, identify stalled opportunities, and report on top-of-funnel activity and conversion performance.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Organization

Judgement

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/related field

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Batteries Plus is seeking a Franchise Development Representative in Hartland, WI, to be the first point of contact for prospective franchise candidates and to manage early-stage development activities.

You will respond to inquiries, reengage leads, conduct introductory calls and webinars, and guide qualified prospects through applications and the FDD process, while maintaining CRM records and coordinating Discovery Days.