Franchise Business Coach
BELFOR Franchise Group · Ann Arbor, MI · 2 wk ago
On-siteSalesFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for franchisees, providing ongoing operational and business support.
- Conduct regular business reviews with franchise owners to evaluate performance, marketing initiatives, sales results, growth opportunities, and operational effectiveness.
- Build strong, collaborative relationships with franchisees through coaching, strategic guidance, and business development support.
- Coach franchisees on implementing grassroots marketing strategies and community-focused initiatives that align with the Helpful Heroes brand identity.
- Maintain working knowledge of daily business operations, including systems such as QuickBooks and other operational software platforms used by franchisees.
- Analyze financial and operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) with franchisees to identify trends, improve performance, and drive profitability.
- Work closely with early-stage owners to analyze lead-to-sale conversion rates and technician efficiency to ensure a strong foundation during their first 12-24 months of operation.
- Travel regularly to franchise locations to strengthen relationships, assess operations, provide coaching, and support business growth initiatives.
- Collaborate with internal teams to plan and execute annual conventions, regional meetings, training sessions, and company events.
- Foster strong partnerships and collaboration between franchisees, BELFOR Property Restoration, and other BFG brand networks.
- Support the onboarding and training process for new franchise owners.
- Provide additional support to the Brand President, Director of Operations, and Franchise Development Operations team as needed.
- Travel approximately 25-50% to support franchisees, attend meetings, and participate in industry events.
- Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build trust and influence business partners.
- Proven ability to coach, train, and mentor franchise owners and teams.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and make sound business decisions.
- Strong relationship management and business development capabilities.
- Experience creating and executing customized action plans to improve operational performance.
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to follow-through and accountability.
- Professional, approachable, and collaborative personality with a positive attitude and sense of humor.