Franchise Development Manager Position Available In Bucks, Pennsylvania

Franchise Development Manager 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars 1210 Northbrook Drive, Trevose, PA 19053 Hand & Stone Franchise Corporation, a 600+ store spa franchise in the U.S. & Canada, is currently seeking a strongly motivated, energetic, and exceptionally organized professional to join the corporate team as a full-time Franchise Development Manager.

Position Summary:

The Franchise Development Manager will be responsible to recruit, execute and deliver the highest qualified franchise candidates that align with Hand & Stone’s growth and goals objectives. The Franchise Development Manager will build rapport with these identified candidates, lead them through the mutual evaluation process and eventually help the right candidates sign a Franchise Agreement with Hand & Stone. This role will work in conjunction with the other Hand & Stone team members, including franchise sales, franchise administration, real estate, construction, and franchise operations.

Job Responsibilities:

Responsible for executing the franchise mutual evaluation selection process and delivering new franchise agreements. Partners with franchise candidates as they progress through the qualification process and approval process, assuring all requirements are met and documentation is received. Collaborate with existing Hand & Stone franchise owners to assist in the development of additional spas/territories. Work with franchise owners that are looking for an exit strategy, pairing internal and external candidates with those franchise owners to complete a resale of the franchise. Responsible for records management for each franchise candidate as well as completing required activity reports to accurately maintain projections for the team. Responsible for coordinating and preparing the inter-office communication. Help advance the development, growth, and implementation of new sales strategies. Drive a detailed franchise license award process that balances high quality with high volume, targeting 20-30 license awards annually. Qualify and engage new franchise prospects, including those exploring resale opportunities. Work directly with the Franchise Partners and staff on company initiatives. Travel as required to assigned trade shows, Meet the Team days, and as needed for future franchise owners. Other duties as required.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred. 5-10 years’ of franchise development experience, preferably in the service vertical in the franchise industry. Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close, with a history of meeting and exceeding targets. Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with clients. Must have experience in a high volume environment, championing a detailed franchise license awards process focused on quality while maintaining quantity. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Organized with attention to detail. Experience utilizing a CRM, preferably FranConnect. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.