Franchise Business Consultant, FASTSIGNS

Propelled Brands Inc; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the franchise service industry seeks a Business Consultant to support franchisees in meeting brand standards and achieving business growth. The role involves financial analysis, marketing assistance, and providing essential training while traveling up to 50% of the time. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in business or finance and extensive experience in franchising or accounting management.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in franchising.
• 5+ years of experience managing accounting functions in medium to large companies.
• Experience in signage or print industry.

Responsibilities

• Support franchisees with business growth, financial analysis, and marketing strategies.
• Conduct in-person and video consultations to assess franchisee needs.
• Participate in conventions and marketing programs.

Skills

Financial analysis

Sales management

Marketing and advertising

Training and management

Business planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business 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.