Franchise Development Director
Voda Cleaning & Restoration · Madison, WI · 1 wk ago
RemoteRemoteBusiness Development$75k/yrFull-time
About the role
This is your opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing franchise systems in the cleaning and restoration industry—Voda Cleaning & Restoration now spans 115 franchise owners and nearly 300 locations across 34 states, backed by leadership with a proven track record of building and scaling successful franchise systems.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective franchisees
- Qualify inbound leads from internal campaigns, broker networks, and referrals
- Conduct intro calls and opportunity presentations via Zoom
- Walk candidates through each step of the discovery process, including FDD review, validation, and Discovery Day
- Represent the brand at Discovery Days (20% travel) and occasional franchise expos
- Maintain and report on pipeline activity using CRM tools
- Partner closely with the founder and operations team to ensure seamless onboarding after close
Who We’re Looking For
- Required: 3–7 years of experience in franchise development, business development, or pipeline-based sales (e.g., franchise sales, executive recruiting, medical device, pharmaceutical, or SaaS sales)
- Experience managing full sales or candidate pipelines
- Clear, confident communication and strong presentation skills
- Tech-savvy and organized, with working knowledge of CRM systems
Preferred
- Experience working with franchise broker networks
- Understanding of FDDs, franchise agreements, and the franchise discovery process
Bonus Attributes
- Competitive and athletic-minded — thrives in goal-driven environments
- Naturally charismatic — people gravitate toward you in a room
- Entrepreneurial spirit — thrives in a fast-paced, growing brand
- Comfortable representing a brand in both virtual and in-person settings
Why This Role Is Unique
- Proven Leadership: Join a founder with a successful franchise growth playbook
- Big Upside: $75K base + 5% commission = realistic $200K+ earnings
- Impactful Role: Help entrepreneurs evaluate and launch their dream business
- Ground-Level Access: Be part of a brand from its earliest growth phase
- Strong Culture: Supportive, competitive, and focused on building something meaningful