Franchise Business Consultant FASTSIGNS

Propelled Brands; Carrollton (TX); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Propelled Brands, an innovative multi-brand franchise company, is looking for a Business Consultant to work directly with franchisees to promote brand standards and drive business growth. The role involves significant travel and offers a collaborative environment with robust support structures, including a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Wellness resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in franchising and managing an accounting function.
• Experience in the signage or print industry is preferred.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and passport.

Responsibilities

• Work with franchisees on brand standards and best practices.
• Analyze financial statements and provide actionable insights.
• Train and assist franchisees in sales and marketing strategies.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Sales Management

Marketing

Training

Business Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, financial or related field

Job description

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Who is Propelled Brands

Propelled Brands is the multi-brand platform company under which service industry franchise brands operate and grow. Our family of brands currently includes FASTSIGNS, NerdsToGo, and MY SALON Suite all of which have found tremendous success in their respective industries.

Why Propelled Brands

We are a growing company that offers a collaborative, caring, and progressive work environment. We provide the tools and training needed to be successful. We have fun, but work hard to support each other and our growing number of franchisees. Come grow with us!

What We Offer

Our robust Total Rewards package includes:

Competitive Pay

Insurance - Medical, HRA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Pet Insurance

Retirement Savings - 401k plan with company match up to 6%

Generous Paid Time Off - Paid parental leave, volunteer time, holidays and PTO starting at 3 weeks

Engagement and Wellness Programs

And much more!

About the Position

The Business Consultant position is responsible for working with their assigned franchisees on our brand standards and best practices to grow their businesses. This position demonstrates and explains to the franchisee how to understand financial statements, produce finished products, resources available to the franchisee for help and how to use the center management software.

Essential Functions

Work with franchisees to identify their specific needs. Support the franchisees goals and priorities. Be knowledgeable and able to evaluate and assist franchisees in the following key business areas:

Financial Analysis including:

Balance Sheet and Income Statement analysis

Operating ratios/guidelines

Cash Flow/Budget projection & Financial Ratio Analysis spreadsheets

Pricing strategy and analysis

Sales & Marketing Management including:

Sales & sales management, including the hiring, training and managing sales people and assisting franchisees with outside sales strategies

National salesperson training, programs and resources

Marketing and advertising campaigns and programs

Database, E‐Marketing and Local Marketing

Production management including workflow

Training programs available to franchisees

Support Site resources

Business Planning

Center Management Software

Ensure every center is visited according to company guidelines; including in-person and video conferences.

Communicate regularly with appropriate members of the team in Sales Development, Marketing, etc. as appropriate to discuss action plans and ensure timely follow‐up with franchisee.

Learn new FASTSIGNS products and service lines such as digital signage, FASTSIGNS Credit, small format printing, etc.

Participate in the annual Convention, Outside Sales Summit and other events as necessary.

Coordinate travel within company guidelines, and stay within assigned regional yearly budget.

Assist with special projects as assigned by Director of Franchise Operations, Vice President of Franchise Support and/or Chief Support & Development Officer

Travel

Travel is primarily during business days, out-of-the-area and overnight travel is expected based on individual job responsibilities. Some of the travel may occur on weekends or be international. Company events may include Summits and the Annual Conventions may also include travel. Travel is expected to be 50%.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in a business, financial or related field or equivalent work experience.

5 or more years of experience in franchising.

5 or more years of experience in managing an accounting function in a medium or large size company.

Experience in the signage or print industry.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

The Business Consultant is required to maintain a valid driver’s license and a legal US passport for potential international travel.

EEO Statement

Propelled Brands. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Propelled Brands complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

This is a remote position.