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Job description
Company Overview
For more than 70 years, TBC Corporation has been a leader in the mobility industry and one of North America’s largest marketers and distributors of automotive replacement tires through wholesale operations. Additionally, TBC responds to the needs of consumers in search of total car care at nearly 470 franchised tire and automotive service centers under the award‑winning Big O Tires® brand. TBC is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Compensation Data
With $5 billion in revenue and more than 3,000 employees in the U.S. and Mexico, TBC markets on a wholesale basis to regional tire chains and distributors serving independent tire dealers and with proprietary brands of tires specializing in passenger, commercial, farm and specialty tires. In 2005, TBC Corp. was purchased by Sumitomo Corporation of America (SCOA). SCOA is the largest subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, one of Japan’s major integrated trading and investment business enterprises. In 2018, Michelin, the largest tire manufacturer in Europe, invested in the company which is now a 50:50, privately held joint venture between Sumitomo and Michelin.
For more than 70 years, TBC Corporation has been a leader in the mobility industry and one of North America’s largest marketers and distributors of automotive replacement tires through wholesale operations. Additionally, TBC responds to the needs of consumers in search of total car care at nearly 470 franchised tire and automotive service centres under the award‑winning Big O Tires® brand. TBC is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.
Our Values Are The Foundation Of Our Work, How We Interact With Each Other, And The Strategies We Employ To Fulfill Our Purpose. These Are The Practices We Use Every Day – In Everything We Do
Integrity - We act honestly because nothing is more important than our reputation.
Teamwork - We are better together.
People-Focused - We put people first – our Associates, customers, franchisees, and partners – and cultivate a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive culture, top to bottom, inside and out.
Accountability - We own our actions and decisions; we do what we say we are going to do.
Leave Everything Better - We innovate to improve everything we touch, and we take actions now to protect the future.
Description
The Franchise Business Consultant is the primary point of contact between Big O and its franchisees. The primary purpose of this position is to assist franchisees in building successful, profitable businesses and increasing their value, and implementing growth and operational strategies that align with corporate growth and profitability goals by influencing franchisees to adopt complementary initiatives. It is essential that the Franchise Business Consultant is able to build and maintain relationships with franchisees in order to deepen the commitment of the franchisee to the brand, compliance, and overall growth.
Responsibilities
Responsible for developing beneficial business relationships, getting buy-in with all franchises in zone, and creating an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration for achieving clear targets, goals, and business plans.
Conduct annual business reviews with assigned franchisees to establish goals around growth, profitability, and succession plans. When appropriate, assist franchises in implementing exit strategies.
Analyze operational franchisee performance to identify areas of opportunity for increasing sales and profitability. Make recommendations for business and operational improvement and assist franchisees and their management teams in implementing new processes to achieve goals.
Prioritize and focus efforts with advanced business judgment to create the most value and largest impact for the franchise group, and use early wins to influence others.
Additional Responsibilities
Ensure that the Big O Brand is protected and well represented by assigned franchisees in all respects in accordance with existing Big O polices and standards.
Plan and conduct or assist with periodic regional meetings as required.
Identify new store growth opportunities in assigned markets with existing franchisees, potential independent conversion candidates, and awareness of potential real estate opportunities.
Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the advertising, marketing, and franchisee markets.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Proven experience in retail business planning, franchise growth, and succession planning with a solid understanding of operational execution in retail.
Outstanding track record of creating beneficial business partnerships and collaborating with others in a team effort to achieve set goals.
Excellent ability to think strategically, analyze individual businesses for performance, identify issues, evaluate options, prioritize efforts, and develop/implement appropriate actions for growth.
Clear understanding of financial drivers of franchise business operations, market conditions, competitive landscape, and trends.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with various audiences to influence.
Behavior, resolve issues, and gain commitment. Have a high comfort level interacting with
Franchisees and corporate management.
Solid ability to keep balance and objectivity while building rapport.
Proven ability to plan, manage time, set targets, work independently, meet deadlines, and deliver results consistently.
Preferred Experience: Five + years’ experience in management of retail tire and automotive service business.
Multi-store and/or multi- state management experience a plus.
Bilingual in Spanish /English is a plus.
Benefits
Market competitive compensation
401(k) and Roth with company match. Immediate 100% vesting
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision
Company paid short term disability and employer subsidized long term disability
Company paid life insurance
Discounted tire purchasing
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Generous paid vacation and paid time off
Customizable voluntary benefits
and More!!!
TBC Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a Drug-Free Work Environment.
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Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
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