Franchise Business Advisor

Thryv; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote first

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Thryv is seeking a sales professional to establish and nurture franchisor relationships across North America, driving new client acquisition and expanding the franchise footprint.

You will own the sales cycle from lead generation to closure, travel up to 25%, and deliver webinars and presentations to varied audiences.

Thryv offers a remote-first environment with competitive benefits and a focus on growth, learning, and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or international equivalent required.
• Up to 2 years of related experience; 2+ years preferred.
• Proven sales track record in assigned territory.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; capable of presenting to groups.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Must be 18+ and pass pre-employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and track new franchise opportunities.
• Meet and exceed sales quotas through networking, tradeshows, associations, webinars, and presentations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with franchise stakeholders.
• Manage deals, forecast accuracy, and drive adoption and usage.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Presentation

Networking

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM software

Software knowledge

Job description

At Thryv, we’re a team that lives by teamwork. However, it’s not the work that drives us, it’s the respect, trust, and care for each other that defines us as a team. We’re a diverse community of trendsetters who do our best work in a fun, relaxed environment. Technology never stops evolving and neither do we. We’re always looking for the best and brightest team players to join us.

This role is responsible for establishing and nurturing relationships with Franchisors across North America. The primary objective is to secure new clients and enhance the existing franchise footprint. Requires the development of a comprehensive business strategy, proactive generation of business opportunities through networking and cold calling, and ownership of the entire sales cycle, from lead generation to closure.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and track new franchise/multi-location opportunities.
• Meet and exceed quarterly and annual sales quotas by driving brand awareness and lead generation via networking, tradeshows, associations, creating and leading webinar and formal presentations, and ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.
• Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with key stakeholders within the franchises.
• Accountable for proactive deal management, forecase accuracy, and driving adoption and usage with customers and prospects.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) or equivalent experience, required.
• Up to 2 years of related experience.
• 2+ years of related experience, preferred.
• Proven track record of sales excellence with knowledge of assigned territory and assigned accounts.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Working knowledge of the software and application development process.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and experience with virtual and in-person presentation to large and small group sizes.
• Superior professional presence and business acumen.
• Strong attention to detail and reporting accuracy.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment screening process, as required.
• Must successfully complete any required training or orientation courses, as needed.

What We Offer

Life requires balance, so we provide benefits around health and wellness, continued education, and work/life balance to help you live your best life when you’re working…and when you’re not.

• Work from anywhere – Thryv is a Remote First company!
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus a wellness program with added incentives
• 401(k) savings plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan
• Continuing education benefits with tuition assistance programs
• One week of paid time off at the end of the year, in addition to our standard paid time off policy.

Who We Are

At Thryv , we’re a team fiercely devoted to the success of local businesses. We’ve been around for over 100 years, always with one goal in mind — helping small businesses compete, win, and succeed.We provide the technology, software and local business automation tools small business owners need to better manage their time, communicate with clients, and get paid, so they can take control of their business and be more successful.

We support businesses across the U.S. and our team members are located across the country, and internationally. We operate as a work from anywhere company and believe this allows us to be more productive.

Culture is vital at Thryv because it shapes our identity and, therefore, our measurements for growth. We have an identified set of values that hold all of us accountable paving the way for our company success and our legacy. All of this helps us deliver results for our clients and creates success for our employees. At Thryv, making a positive impact within our team and in our local community is the reason we get out of bed every morning.

Thryv Core Values

• Client Devoted – Be humble with a servant mentality. Understand the uniqueness of each interaction while being flexible, knowledgeable, and genuine.
• Under Promise, Over Deliver – Deliver expectations and exceed them, have accountability, listen, and understand the ask.
• Act Like You Own the Place – Taking ownership and accountability in your day-to-day decisions empowers you to act like you own the place.
• Invest in our People – Hire people that are aligned with Thryv’s core values. Provide learning opportunities to enable all of us to adapt, belong, and create a lifelong career.
• DONE3 – Define what you say (Done), Do what you say (Done), Follow up and ensure completion (Done).
• Making $$ is a Byproduct of Helping People – Always be devoted to people, act with integrity.
• Think Long Term, Act with Passion & Integrity – Focus on making every interaction exceptional. Bring enthusiasm and devotion to every act. This includes doing the right thing, even when no one is looking. Think five years out or think for the long play.

Find out more at corporate.thryv.com/careers/

Belonging at Thryv

We believe in a work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and respectfully, have equal access to opportunities and resources, and can contribute fully to the organization’s success. We want our employees to feel a part of something big and we encourage the sharing of ideas and collaboration across the organization.

We strive to ensure our work environment reflects diversity, fairness, and meritocracy. We believe all employees should have the opportunity to perform effectively in their position. We value every employee and the authenticity they bring to their role and to the organization. As a result, our employee policies and internal practices focus on ability and merit as the standards for success.

Requisition Detail and Process

This information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

The final job level offered may vary based on the applicant’s competencies and qualifications such as experience and education, and other job-related reasons.

Pay Transparency

The OTE for this position is $107,000- $125,000 USD per year in most US locations. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including location, local market variances, and candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Thryv is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, without regard to gender, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law. Thryv is committed to provide equal employment opportunities throughout the employment relationship including recruitment, hiring, discharge, compensation, benefits, discipline, development, and advancement or other aspects of employment.

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