Franchise Development Manager - West (Pacific/Mountain TZ Based)

Blue Rock Search, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 130 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Base pay + commission

Health, Dental, Vision, Life insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Learning & development

Growth opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Blue Rock Search, LLC is seeking a Franchise Development Manager (West) to drive growth across the Western United States. You will identify, recruit, and guide franchise candidates through the development process, presenting the brand and unit economics, and coordinating with legal and real estate teams.

Reporting to the VP of Franchise Development, you will build a strong pipeline, travel to events, and deliver a professional candidate experience while meeting growth targets.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent formal training in business, sales, marketing, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in franchise sales or business development.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication, including negotiation and relationship-building.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with multitasking ability.
• Strong problem-solving, data-driven decision making, and integrity.
• Knowledge of franchise operations and FDDs (preferred).

Responsabilidades

• Build a strong pipeline of prospective franchisees to support growth objectives.
• Source potential franchisee candidates through marketing campaigns, networking, and outreach strategies.
• Establish a presence in priority towns by meeting with chambers of commerce and local business brokers.
• Travel to tradeshows or meetings with prospective franchisees to network and build relationships.
• Evaluate candidate qualifications, financial readiness, and alignment with brand values and goals.
• Guide franchise candidates through the development process from inquiry to franchise agreement signing.
• Deliver the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and ensure candidates understand its contents.
• Coordinate key meetings such as Discovery Days and work with legal to execute franchise agreements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with potential franchisees to build trust in the brand.
• Act as a trusted advisor, addressing candidate questions promptly and professionally.
• Provide timely updates to ensure a positive candidate experience.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth transition from candidate to franchise partner.
• Track and report lead progress, conversion rates, and sales metrics; provide insights to improve the process.

Conhecimentos

Franchise sales experience

Business development

CRM proficiency

Negotiation & communication

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, sales, marketing, or related field

Ferramentas

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Blue Rock search has partnered with an established, privately held franchise brand that is expanding nationally, to identify their next Franchise Development Manager (West). The Franchise Development Manager will play a critical role in expanding the brand in the Western US. This role will identify, recruit, and guide new franchisee candidates through the Franchise Development process by developing and executing strategies to attract qualified candidates, build strong relationships, and ensure a seamless and professional experience throughout the franchise development journey. They will report directly to the VP of Franchise Development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build a strong pipeline of prospective franchisees to support the company’s growth objectives of expansion
• Proactively source potential franchisee candidates through marketing campaigns, networking, and other outreach strategies
• Establish a presence in priority towns by meeting with chambers of commerce, local business brokers, and local owners/operators.
• Travel to tradeshows or meetings with prospective franchisees to network about franchise opportunities and build relationships
• Follow news for which other franchise concepts sign-up operators or multi-unit operators
• Evaluate candidate qualifications, financial readiness, and alignment with brand values and goals
• Guide franchise candidates through every step of the franchise development process, from initial inquiry to franchise agreement signing
• Conduct qualification calls, presentations, and in-depth discussions about the brand, including unit economics, marketing, operations, and support
• Deliver the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and ensure candidates fully understand its contents
• Coordinate key meetings such as Discovery Days, ensuring all logistics and agendas align with company standards
• Coordinate with the legal team to achieve the full execution of franchise agreements
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with potential franchisees to build trust and confidence in the brand
• Act as a trusted advisor, addressing candidate questions and concerns promptly and professionally
• Foster a positive candidate experience by providing clear communication and timely updates throughout the process
• Work closely with internal teams (real estate, marketing, project management, and legal) to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to franchise partner
• Track and report on lead progress, conversion rates, and sales metrics to meet company goals
• Provide insights and feedback to improve the franchise sales process and recruitment strategies

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent formal training/certifications and experience required in business, sales, marketing, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in franchise sales, business development, or a similar role.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets
• Technical savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including negotiation and relationship-building
• Process-oriented and strong collaborator with ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and across various departments
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to multitask and prioritize workload
• Highly adaptable with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to exercise good judgment and make sound data-backed decisions
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation
• Views customer care as high priority; exhibits a positive can-do attitude
• Displays a strong initiative and drive to identify gaps and fill them
• Preferred qualifications include knowledge of franchise operations, working with mulit-unit franchise systems, and familiarity with FDDs and franchise agreements.

What can we offer you?

• Base pay and commission structure
• Full insurance package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance
• 401k match and complimentary financial planning services
• Paid time off and paid holidaysOpportunity for continued education and tuition assistance
• Valuable learning and development program
• Significant ability to grow internally for motivated and strong performing team members
• Fun, energetic, family-oriented work culture with an emphasis on team member morale
• Growing nationwide brand / presence

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