Franchise Business Consultant, FASTSIGNS

Overview

This Business Consultant role supports assigned franchisees by guiding them on brand standards and best practices to help grow their businesses. Responsibilities include teaching franchisees how to understand financial statements, produce finished products, and leverage available resources, including the center management software.

Responsibilities

• Work with franchisees to identify specific needs and support their goals and priorities.
• Evaluate and assist franchisees in key business areas:
  • Financial analysis
    • Balance Sheet and Income Statement analysis
    • Operating ratios/guidelines
    • Cash flow/budget projection and financial ratio analysis spreadsheets
    • Pricing strategy and analysis
  • Sales & marketing management
    • Sales management, including hiring, training, and managing salespeople
    • Assisting franchisees with outside sales strategies
    • National salesperson training, programs, and resources
    • Marketing and advertising campaigns and programs
    • Database, E-Marketing, and local marketing
  • Production management
    • Workflow
  • Training and support resources
    • Training programs available to franchisees
    • Support Site resources
  • Business planning
  • Center management software
• Ensure each center is visited according to company guidelines, including in-person visits and video conferences.
• Communicate regularly with appropriate team members (e.g., Sales Development, Marketing) to discuss action plans and ensure timely follow-up with franchisees.
• Learn new products and service lines such as digital signage, FASTSIGNS Credit, and small format printing.
• Participate in the annual Convention, Outside Sales Summit, and other events as necessary.
• Coordinate travel within company guidelines and stay within the 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 Officer.

Requirements

• 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 managing an accounting function in a medium or large size company.
• Experience in the signage or print industry.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Preferred Qualifications

Encouraged to apply even if you do not have 100% of the qualifications listed above.

Compensation & Benefits

• Employer sponsored medical and dental plans
• Voluntary benefits such as vision, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance
• 100% Employer sponsored Short-Term Disability, Long-term Disability, and Basic Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings employer match up to 3% and 100% vested
• Generous paid time off policies
• Paid Parental Leave for mothers and fathers
• Pay range: 75,000 - 95,000 USD per year (Remote)

Location

Remote