Franchise Business Consultant, FASTSIGNS

About the role

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 franchisees how to understand financial statements, produce finished products, resources available to the franchisees for help and how to use the center management software.

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.
• Cook up travel within company guidelines, and stay within assigned regional yearly budget.
• Aid 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 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.

Qualifications

A strong candidate will have:

• 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.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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
• Roth IRA employer match up to 3% and 100% vested
• Generous paid time off policies
• Paid Parental Leave for mothers and fathers

Pay

The pay range for this role is:

• 75,000 - 95,000 USD per year (Remote)

Schedule

The role is Remote (Portland, OR, US), Remote (Seattle, OR, US), and Remote (Salt Lake City, UT, US).

EEO Statement

Propelled Brands values diversity and inclusion because it brings richness and strength to our business. We envision diversity as encompassing an individual’s unique characteristics and experiences, including not only race, gender, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, national origin, and sexual orientation, but also personality, gender expression, military status, mental health, educational and career backgrounds, and other life experiences. We know that supporting and building diversity is the right thing to do for our employees, our franchisees, our franchisees’ teams, and our stakeholders.