Franchise Development Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Guide qualified franchise candidates from initial discussions to finalized agreements and funding.

• Facilitate discovery calls, presentations, webinars, and validation discussions.

• Cultivate strong relationships with candidates and their advisors.

• Manage the pipeline, forecasting, CRM practices, and subsequent steps.

• Enhance conversion rates throughout the franchise development process.

• Collaborate with marketing to elevate lead quality and candidate acquisition.

• Refine franchise development systems, processes, and reporting mechanisms.

• Establish a more predictable and scalable franchise development operation.

• Ensure a seamless transition into onboarding.

• Assist in the recruitment, training, and development of franchise development talent as the team expands.

• Potentially oversee broader strategy, team leadership, forecasting, and overall franchise development performance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated success in franchise development, business development, or consultative sales.

• Proven track record of personally generating franchise sales.

• Experience in leading or developing a franchise development team is strongly preferred.

• Excellent closing, communication, and relationship-building abilities.

• Strong sales judgment and the capability to influence complex business decisions.

• Familiarity with CRM systems, forecasting, and performance metrics.

• High sense of ownership and consistent follow-through.

• Willingness to travel as required.

• Experience in fitness, healthcare, education, or service-based franchising is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based bonus opportunities.

• Competitive salary package.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Potential for career advancement.

• Paid time off.

• Franchise commissions based on performance.

• Additional commissions for expanded territories.

• Annual incentive opportunities based on performance.

• Comprehensive training, including accredited online certification programs and practical workshops.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Chance to open a Special Strong franchise.

• Extensive resources and support for career progression.