Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Summary
The franchise development manager is an essential role for to support the continued growth of the goddard school brand by serving as a brand ambassador and successfully executing a strategic franchising sales plan in an assigned territoryThe position is responsible for managing the process from the sourcing of leads through the awarding of franchise agreements to prospective franchisee candidates that lead to successful school openingsAlso works closely with the existing franchise owners pursuing additional licenses and who are pursuing a transfer/re-sale of a licenseThis role will interact with majority of internal departments at gsi.
This position is remote; can be located anywhere in the united states.
Job responsibilities
Develops and implements a robust strategic recruitment approach and process to identify qualified candidates
Embraces a team approach working collaboratively with other departments (i.e., real estate, legal, finance, etc.)
Manages and effectively communicates a sales pipeline with milestones and statuses through a crm system
Develops referrals from existing franchisees and prospects for self-generated leads
Works closely with the marketing department to develop and implement innovative approaches and creative campaigns to generate leads
Makes recommendations for continuous enhancements and improvements to the company’s overall franchise recruitment and sales process
Manages prospects from lead identification, application, assessment, qualifications, fdd disclosure, senior leadership approval, and discovery day
Ensure close alignment with real estate to ensure alignment relative to target markets and trade areas for development
Job requirements
8+ years proven track record in franchise sales
Demonstrated success in territory sales growth in current and new markets
Proven ability to represent a franchise brand with the utmost level of professionalism and integrity
Highly effective presentation design and delivery skills
Ability to work wit a strong sense of urgency
Exceptional organizational and time- management skills
Strong analytical, strategic, and conceptual thinking skills
Superior verbal and written communication skills, with strong negotiation skills
Proficiency with microsoft office suite
50% travel required
Bachelor’s degree in related field
