Franchise Growth Manager - Flexible Schedule

KidStrong; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

401(k)

Performance bonus

Company events

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

KidStrong is seeking a Franchise Sales Manager to join our Franchise Development Team. The role drives the full sales process from initial contact to signing franchise agreements with potential franchisees, coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The candidate should have 3+ years in franchise development, strong communication, analytical skills, and the willingness to travel. This is a dynamic, growth-focused position at our fast-growing brand.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Franchise Development experience preferably with a fast-growing franchise brand.
• Excel at delivering a world-class mutual evaluation process
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Proven ability to build a network of strategic franchise partners with successful development agreements

Responsibilities

• Achieve Franchise Sales Goals from initial contact to signing of new franchisees through the Mutual Evaluation Process (Prequalification call, MEP call, FDD Signing, UEM Call, RACI Call, Discovery Day)
• Create and manage all franchise relationships in and out of the organization; attend conventions and expos to stay current
• Convert qualified leads to personal profile applications in a timely manner
• Utilize a CRM platform (FranConnect/Pipedrive) to document candidate qualification and onboarding
• Track, evaluate, and report on pipeline progress at each stage of the process
• Prequalify and educate resale candidates about KidStrong
• Collaborate with team to create/update analytics and scorecards for reporting
• Coordinate Discovery Day invitations, materials, and starter kits
• Execute marketing campaigns to drive lead engagement from the existing pipeline
• Ensure proper disclosures with Federal and State requirements and documentation
• Provide weekly pipeline reports to senior leadership for deal flow clarity
• Work cross-functionally to improve processes and communication streams

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Travel willingness

Ownership mentality

Tools

FranConnect

Pipedrive

Job description

KidStrong is seeking a Franchise Sales Manager to join our Franchise Development Team. The role drives the full sales process from initial contact to signing franchise agreements with potential franchisees, coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The candidate should have 3+ years in franchise development, strong communication, analytical skills, and the willingness to travel. This is a dynamic, growth-focused position at our fast-growing brand.