Franchise Development Director

As the Franchise Development Director, you will join the Grand Welcome Franchise Development Team to focus on driving expansion throughout the United States. You will play a key role in accelerating our brand's expansion.  

Responsibilities 

• Aggressively recruit high quality franchise owners by leading them through the sales process and closing deals 

• Effectively work with candidates from a combination of lead sources 

• Connect with and engage prospects from a wide variety of backgrounds and cultures 

• Maintain frequent communication with prospects and prompt follow-up with leads 

• Execute franchise recruitment strategies, processes and utilize tools to develop strong relationships with franchise candidates and franchisees 

• Maintain timely and accurate records/updates in the franchise CRM 

• Perform Discovery Day set up and execution 

• Prepare FDD Disclosure 

• Manage application and associated deliverables 

• Attend all required meetings and provide daily, weekly or other reports as required 

• Deliver satisfactory results meeting or exceeding targets 

• Performs other related duties as required 

Compensation

$80,000 + Commission

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent practical experience 

• At least two (2) years of experience in a franchise development role with a proven track record of closing deals 

• Self-starter with excellent time management skills and the ability to multitask under high pressure and in a time sensitive environment 

• Proven closer with experience working with clients over the telephone 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, paired with strong presentation skills  

• Strong negotiation, problem solving, territory management and interpersonal skills required 

• Ability to guide prospects through the franchising process from lead to executed franchise agreement 

• Strategic relationship builder, willing to be flexible with their work week, depending on the needs of franchisee leads and candidates 

• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment 

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation  

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverages  

• 401k with Match  

• Career advancement opportunities  

• All the equipment you’ll need to be successful  

• Join a team that truly lives their values  

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Grand Welcome is proud to be an equal opportunity employer (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Differences are what make us better. We will ensure that all individuals with disabilities are provided appropriate accommodation to participate in the hiring process, perform core job responsibilities, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.