Franchise Owner Development Program (MBA Track)

Goosehead Insurance; Holladay (UT); Hybrid; USD 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training completion bonus of $15,000

Corporate housing accommodations

Round trip travel to headquarters

Daily meal allowance

Job summary

A fast-growing insurance brokerage seeks recent MBA graduates for a unique franchise ownership opportunity. You'll benefit from intensive training and mentorship through a structured program designed to prepare you for business ownership. Responsibilities include developing a business plan, leading a sales team, and executing growth strategies. The role offers an annualized compensation of $65,000, bonuses, and various benefits such as training cost coverage and corporate housing. This is not just a job, but a launchpad to entrepreneurship.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Experience in leadership roles (academic, extracurricular, or professional).
• Prior experience in sales, consulting, finance, or business operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engage in intensive training modules on franchise operations.
• Develop a comprehensive business plan for your franchise.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing sales team.
• Execute Goosehead’s proven market penetration and growth strategies.

Skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Self-starter

Time management skills

Education

MBA degree (completed within the past 24 months)

Job description

Goosehead Insurance is one of the fastest-growing insurance brokerages in the financial services industry operating in a $500B+ market with less than 1% market share. Our franchise model offers entrepreneurs a chance to build equity in a business that provides residual income via enterprise-level infrastructure and a proven playbook for growth. This is a unique opportunity to capitalize on a recession‑resistant market with an economic model built for scale.

Opportunity Overview

We are selectively partnering with recent MBA graduates to lead franchise expansion in high‑growth markets. Qualified candidates will receive world‑class training, mentorship, and a clear path to business ownership, without the immediate financial burden, through Goosehead’s 4‑week MBA Development Program.

This unique program will equip a future franchise owner with the tools, insights, and partnerships necessary to build and scale their own Goosehead Insurance agency. Graduates of the MBA Development Program may have the opportunity to launch a Goosehead franchise with limited upfront monetary investment. This program structure is designed to remove barriers to entry for top‑tier talent while still delivering full economic upside. This is not a traditional job, it’s the launchpad to becoming a business owner.

What You’ll Do

• Engage in intensive training modules on franchise operations, leadership, and sales strategy
• Participate in executive‑led sessions and business roundtables
• Develop a comprehensive business plan for your franchise
• Shadow top‑performing agents and agency owners
• Upon successful completion of the MBA Development Program, you may be presented with the opportunity to operate as the Owner of a Goosehead Franchise
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high‑performing sales team
• Execute Goosehead’s proven market penetration and growth strategies
• Build strategic partnerships with referral networks
• Leverage enterprise resources while maintaining full control over business finances

Compensation Summary

• Salary equivalent to four (4) weeks of full‑time employment, based on an annualized salary of $65,000
• Training completion bonus of $15,000, contingent on successful completion of MBA Development Program
• Corporate housing accommodations
• Round trip travel provided to Goosehead Headquarters
• Daily office transportation
• Daily meal allowance

Licensing, Training, and Position Requirements

• Goosehead will cover the one‑time cost of required training courses and exam fees for obtaining your insurance license
• Employment in this role is contingent upon passing a background check and successful completion of the licensing exam and acquisition of a state‑issued license, business entity license, and approved office location
• Successful completion of the MBA Development Program

Experience and Education

• MBA degree (completed within the past 24 months)
• Experience in leadership roles (academic, extracurricular, or professional)
• Prior experience in sales, consulting, finance, or business operations is preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Preferred Skills, Abilities, Soft Skill Factors

• Entrepreneurial mindset with high tolerance for risk and ownership
• Demonstrated interest in entrepreneurship, business ownership, or franchise models
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Business acumen and analytical thinking
• Self‑starter with a strong sense of accountability
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast‑paced environment
• Strategic planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Comfortable with technological platforms and business systems

Next Steps

Apply now to begin the evaluation process, consisting of structured interviews and discovery meetings to ensure mutual fit.

To learn more about our job opportunities, apply here. We look forward to speaking with you!

Goosehead is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, guidelines, and regulations. Goosehead strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered person because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants for employment and all Goosehead employees are given equal consideration based solely on job‑related factors, such as qualifications, experience, performance, and availability.