Propelled Brands
Franchise Business Consultant
Propelled Brands, Carrollton, Texas, us, 75011
Benefits:401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee discountsHealth insuranceOpportunity for advancementPaid time offParental leaveTraining & developmentVision insuranceWellness resourcesPosition Summary/Objective
The Business Consultant position is responsible for working with their assigned franchisees on our brand standards and best practices to grow their businesses. This position demonstrates and explains to the franchisee how to understand financial statements, produce finished products, resources available to the franchisee for help and how to use the center management software.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Contribute to the department's goals to ensure support for meeting the organization's mission, key strategic objectives and annual business plan.Work with franchisees to identify their specific needs. Support the franchisees goals and priorities. Be knowledgeable and able to evaluate and assist franchisees in the following key business areas:
Financial Analysis including:
Balance Sheet and Income Statement analysisOperating ratios/guidelinesCash Flow/Budget projection & Financial Ratio Analysis spreadsheetsPricing strategy and analysis
Sales & Marketing Management including:
Sales & sales management, including the hiring, training and managing sales people and assisting franchisees with outside sales strategiesNational salesperson training, programs and resourcesMarketing and advertising campaigns and programsDatabase, E-Marketing and Local Marketing
Production management including workflowTraining programs available to franchiseesSupport Site resourcesBusiness PlanningCenter Management Software
Franchisee requests responded to within one business day. Follow up on all commitments in a timely manner.Ensure every center is visited according to company guidelines; including in-person and video conferencesHelp each franchise develop, follow and monitor an annual Business Plan including: Sales, Marketing, Financial goals, and Action Plans.Post and maintain a Google Workspace calendar; keep it updated weekly with travel and center visit commitments.Conduct resale/relocation/non-renewal/closing visits as necessary, in a timely manner.Communicate regularly with appropriate members of the team in Sales Development, Marketing, etc. as appropriate to discuss action plans and ensure timely follow-up with franchisee.Continuously build positive relationships with team members, other FASTSIGNS International departments, and franchisees through professional and proactive communication and partnering techniques.Learn new FASTSIGNS products and service lines such as digital signage, FASTSIGNS Credit, small format printing, etc.Provide exceptional customer service to members of the FASTSIGNS network.Participate in the annual Convention, Outside Sales Summit and other events as necessary.Submit articles to the Cutting Edge as requested.Edit and maintain company manuals as requested.Teach best practices as deemed by FASTSIGNS International, Inc.Create written documentation of all center visits, calls and checklists completed as required.Develop professional skills through company and industry-related resources.Interact positively with, and prioritize, franchise needs.Send monthly regional email to assigned franchisees.Coordinate travel within company guidelines, and stay within assigned regional yearly budget.Assist with special projects as assigned by Director of Franchise Operations, Vice President of Franchise Support and/or Chief Support & Development OfficerSupervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
Work Environment
This job operates in two types of environments. A professional office and/or home office environment in which this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, shredding and fax machines. The second environment is a light manufacturing environment which includes printers, vinyl cutters and laminators.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to walk, talk, see and hear. Must be able to lift up to must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, Exempt position of at least 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
Travel is primarily during business days, out-of-the-area and overnight travel is expected based on individual job responsibilities. Some of the travel may occur on weekends or be international. Company events may include Summits and the Annual Conventions may also include travel. Travel is expected to be more than 50%.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in a business, financial or related field or equivalent work experience.5 or more years of experience in franchising.5 or more years of experience in managing an accounting function in a medium or large size company.Experience in the signage or print industry.Additional Eligibility Qualifications
The Business Consultant is required to maintain a valid driver's license and a legal US passport for potential international travel.
Required Core Competencies
Strong skills in using Google Workspace and Microsoft OfficePrevious experience in a support / coordinator capacity preferredAbility to travel at least 50% of the timeExcellent organizational skillsExcellent verbal and written communicationsSelf-directedAbility to manage multiple projectsAbility to meet deadlines and quality expectationsAbility to maintain confidentiality for sensitive corporate issues or Franchisee compliance or other business related items is requiredEEO Statement
Propelled Brands. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Propelled Brands complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Flexible work from home options available.
We are Propelled Brands ™
Our family of brands includes FASTSIGNS®, MY SALON Suite®, Camp Bow Wow®, and NerdsToGo®, all of which have found tremendous success in their respective industries.
FASTSIGNS® is the leader in the $29 Billion sign industry.MY SALON Suite® is a principal leader in the rapidly growing salons and beauty services sector and are on the way to becoming one of the nation's largest salon suite franchisors.Camp Bow Wow® is a leading franchise brand in the rapidly growing pet care industry with over 200 franchise locations in 40 states and Canada.NerdsToGo® is a growing franchise organization in the IT services business.
With our resources, guidance, and support, they are all poised for even brighter futures after joining Propelled Brands.
Propelled Brands values diversity and inclusion because it brings richness and strength to our business. We envision diversity as encompassing an individual's unique characteristics and experiences, including not only race, gender, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, national origin, and sexual orientation, but also personality, gender expression, military status, mental health, educational and career backgrounds, and other life experiences. We know that supporting and building diversity is the right thing to do for our employees, our franchisees, our franchisees' teams, and our stakeholders.
The Business Consultant position is responsible for working with their assigned franchisees on our brand standards and best practices to grow their businesses. This position demonstrates and explains to the franchisee how to understand financial statements, produce finished products, resources available to the franchisee for help and how to use the center management software.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Contribute to the department's goals to ensure support for meeting the organization's mission, key strategic objectives and annual business plan.Work with franchisees to identify their specific needs. Support the franchisees goals and priorities. Be knowledgeable and able to evaluate and assist franchisees in the following key business areas:
Financial Analysis including:
Balance Sheet and Income Statement analysisOperating ratios/guidelinesCash Flow/Budget projection & Financial Ratio Analysis spreadsheetsPricing strategy and analysis
Sales & Marketing Management including:
Sales & sales management, including the hiring, training and managing sales people and assisting franchisees with outside sales strategiesNational salesperson training, programs and resourcesMarketing and advertising campaigns and programsDatabase, E-Marketing and Local Marketing
Production management including workflowTraining programs available to franchiseesSupport Site resourcesBusiness PlanningCenter Management Software
Franchisee requests responded to within one business day. Follow up on all commitments in a timely manner.Ensure every center is visited according to company guidelines; including in-person and video conferencesHelp each franchise develop, follow and monitor an annual Business Plan including: Sales, Marketing, Financial goals, and Action Plans.Post and maintain a Google Workspace calendar; keep it updated weekly with travel and center visit commitments.Conduct resale/relocation/non-renewal/closing visits as necessary, in a timely manner.Communicate regularly with appropriate members of the team in Sales Development, Marketing, etc. as appropriate to discuss action plans and ensure timely follow-up with franchisee.Continuously build positive relationships with team members, other FASTSIGNS International departments, and franchisees through professional and proactive communication and partnering techniques.Learn new FASTSIGNS products and service lines such as digital signage, FASTSIGNS Credit, small format printing, etc.Provide exceptional customer service to members of the FASTSIGNS network.Participate in the annual Convention, Outside Sales Summit and other events as necessary.Submit articles to the Cutting Edge as requested.Edit and maintain company manuals as requested.Teach best practices as deemed by FASTSIGNS International, Inc.Create written documentation of all center visits, calls and checklists completed as required.Develop professional skills through company and industry-related resources.Interact positively with, and prioritize, franchise needs.Send monthly regional email to assigned franchisees.Coordinate travel within company guidelines, and stay within assigned regional yearly budget.Assist with special projects as assigned by Director of Franchise Operations, Vice President of Franchise Support and/or Chief Support & Development OfficerSupervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibility.
Work Environment
This job operates in two types of environments. A professional office and/or home office environment in which this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, shredding and fax machines. The second environment is a light manufacturing environment which includes printers, vinyl cutters and laminators.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to walk, talk, see and hear. Must be able to lift up to must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, Exempt position of at least 40 hours a week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
Travel is primarily during business days, out-of-the-area and overnight travel is expected based on individual job responsibilities. Some of the travel may occur on weekends or be international. Company events may include Summits and the Annual Conventions may also include travel. Travel is expected to be more than 50%.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in a business, financial or related field or equivalent work experience.5 or more years of experience in franchising.5 or more years of experience in managing an accounting function in a medium or large size company.Experience in the signage or print industry.Additional Eligibility Qualifications
The Business Consultant is required to maintain a valid driver's license and a legal US passport for potential international travel.
Required Core Competencies
Strong skills in using Google Workspace and Microsoft OfficePrevious experience in a support / coordinator capacity preferredAbility to travel at least 50% of the timeExcellent organizational skillsExcellent verbal and written communicationsSelf-directedAbility to manage multiple projectsAbility to meet deadlines and quality expectationsAbility to maintain confidentiality for sensitive corporate issues or Franchisee compliance or other business related items is requiredEEO Statement
Propelled Brands. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Propelled Brands complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Flexible work from home options available.
We are Propelled Brands ™
Our family of brands includes FASTSIGNS®, MY SALON Suite®, Camp Bow Wow®, and NerdsToGo®, all of which have found tremendous success in their respective industries.
FASTSIGNS® is the leader in the $29 Billion sign industry.MY SALON Suite® is a principal leader in the rapidly growing salons and beauty services sector and are on the way to becoming one of the nation's largest salon suite franchisors.Camp Bow Wow® is a leading franchise brand in the rapidly growing pet care industry with over 200 franchise locations in 40 states and Canada.NerdsToGo® is a growing franchise organization in the IT services business.
With our resources, guidance, and support, they are all poised for even brighter futures after joining Propelled Brands.
Propelled Brands values diversity and inclusion because it brings richness and strength to our business. We envision diversity as encompassing an individual's unique characteristics and experiences, including not only race, gender, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, national origin, and sexual orientation, but also personality, gender expression, military status, mental health, educational and career backgrounds, and other life experiences. We know that supporting and building diversity is the right thing to do for our employees, our franchisees, our franchisees' teams, and our stakeholders.