Brand Ambassador for Dog Grooming Franchise

This is a temporary, part time position. The location is out in the community in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago. The goal is to generate interest and sign up members for a new local dog groomer.The Local Marketing & Launch Coordinator helps build awareness, relationships and local demand for a new Sparkle Grooming Co. salon before it opens.This role executes Sparkle’s Pawmunity Marketing program to prioritize outreach, build community relationships, attend events, meet pet parents and generate qualified local leads.The primary launch goal is 45+ new qualified leads per week as the operating benchmark.Key Responsibilities Proactively engage local pet parents and introduce Sparkle in a natural, relationship-driven wayCapture qualified, permission-based leads in Sparkle’s Fetch platformIdentify opportunities for partnerships, events, referrals, sponsorships and local activationsBuild relationships with local businesses, organizations, residential communities and community groupsAttend and support local events, tabling opportunities and community activationsMaintain consistent follow-up with priority community relationshipsTrack outreach activity, opportunities and lead-generation resultsComplete required Sparkle online training and consistently represent the brand, its differentiation and voiceIdeal CandidateThe ideal candidate is personable, confident and self-motivated, with a natural ability to meet new people and build relationships. They are:Warm, approachable and comfortable starting conversationsOrganized and consistent with follow-upComfortable working independently in the fieldMotivated by goals and measurable resultsCoachable and able to learn Sparkle’s brand and voiceComfortable using basic technology and CRM toolsAvailable for some evening and weekend eventsComfortable around dogs and engaging with pet parentsRelevant experience may include community marketing, events, apartment leasing, hospitality, boutiquefitness, membership sales, retail, pet care or other customer-facing rolesFormal marketing experience is not requiredRequirementsReliable transportationAbility to work approximately 20–22 hours per week, including 15–18 hours actively in thecommunityAvailability for some evenings and weekendsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsSuccessful completion of required training before independently representing the brandAbout Sparkle Grooming Co.Sparkle Grooming Co. is a locally owned and operated, wellness-focused dog grooming franchise pioneering the Quick-Service Pet Care category. Sparkle combines high-quality hygiene and grooming, proprietary technology, a membership-driven model and hospitality-led service to create a more consistent experience for pets and pet parents.Not your average dog groomer.