Copy of Franchise Business Consultant, FASTSIGNS

Propelled Brands Franchising, LLC • Portland, OR

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About The Position

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.

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 in 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 analysis
• Operating ratios/guidelines
• Cash Flow/Budget projection & Financial Ratio Analysis spreadsheets
• Pricing strategy and analysis
• Sales & Marketing Management including:
• Sales & sales management, including the hiring, training and managing sales people and 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 including workflow
• Training programs available to franchisees
• Support Site resources
• Business Planning
• Center Management Software
• Ensure every center is visited according to company guidelines; including in-person and video conferences.
• 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.
• Learn new FASTSIGNS products and service lines such as digital signage, FASTSIGNS Credit, small format printing, etc.
• Participate in the annual Convention, Outside Sales Summit and other events as necessary.
• 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 Officer

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level