About this opportunity
Propelled Brands Franchising, LLC lists this Franchise Business Consultant, FASTSIGNS opportunity in seattle, Washington. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
About Propelled Brands Franchising, LLC
Propelled Brands® is the multi-brand platform company under which service industry franchise brands operate and grow. We are excited to propel brands forward. We know franchising, we love franchisees, and we have a supportive, motivating culture. Our current brands are FASTSIGNS®, My Salon Suite®, and Camp Bow Wow®.
About Us FASTSIGNS
FASTSIGNS® has been ranked the #1 sign and graphic franchise in the $29 billion sign industry by Entrepreneur magazine’s highly competitive Franchise 500® List for nine years in a row; providing companies with captivating and engaging visuals since 1985. It is the most well-known and trusted name in the industry and has more than 785 locations in eight countries. What sets FASTSIGNS apart from its competitors is its ability to adapt to the various needs of the markets each of its locations serves. Some of the products include interior décor, digital signage, window graphics and safety signage. FASTSIGNS offers entrepreneurs and current business owners an opportunity to meet a growing demand for eye-catching graphics and marketing through franchising.
What we offer
At Propelled Brands, our total rewards package is a direct reflection of our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. Our benefits are built on the foundation of our core values: Make it Happen, Expertise and Mastery, Positive Attitude, Growth Mindset, and being Considerate. As a member of our team, you will find a supportive environment with rewards designed to help you thrive.
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
About the opportunity
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.
How you will make a difference
Work with franchisees to identify their specific needs. Support the franchisee's 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
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.
We believe that everyone is capable of great things. Because of this, we encourage you to apply even if you do not have 100% of the qualifications listed above.
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.
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Worksite address
seattle, WA, 98127, US
Who can apply
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