Job Description
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Position Summary/Objective
As a Business Consultant, you will be instrumental in helping franchisees succeed by ensuring they adhere to brand standards and best practices. Your role involves guiding franchisees through the complexities of financial management, production processes, and the use of center management software, all while fostering strong relationships and supporting their business growth.
Essential Functions
Goal Contribution: Support departmental goals aligned with the organization's mission, strategic objectives, and annual business plan.
Franchisee Support: Work closely with franchisees to identify their unique needs, supporting their goals and priorities across key business areas such as:
Financial Analysis: Provide insights on balance sheets, income statements, operating ratios, cash flow projections, budgeting, and pricing strategies.
Sales & Marketing Management: Assist franchisees with sales management, including hiring, training, and managing sales teams, as well as implementing effective sales and marketing strategies.
Production Management: Offer guidance on workflow optimization and training programs available to franchisees.
Business Planning: Help franchisees develop and monitor comprehensive annual business plans covering sales, marketing, financial goals, and actionable strategies.
Center Management Software: Provide training and support on the effective use of center management software.
Responsive Communication: Respond to franchisee inquiries within one business day and follow up on commitments in a timely manner.
Regular Visits: Ensure consistent in-person and virtual visits to franchise centers as per company guidelines.
Documentation: Maintain detailed written records of all center visits, calls, and checklists.
Relationship Building: Continuously build positive relationships with team members, other departments, and franchisees through professional and proactive communication.
Event Participation: Participate in annual conventions, summits, and other company events as needed.
Content Contribution: Contribute articles and updates to internal publications as requested.
Manual Maintenance: Assist in editing and maintaining company manuals as needed.
Best Practices Training: Share and teach best practices as established by the company.
Travel Coordination: Coordinate travel within company guidelines, ensuring adherence to regional budget allocations.
Special Projects: Assist with special projects as assigned by leadership.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment
This role operates in both professional office/home office settings and light manufacturing environments. You will regularly use standard office equipment and occasionally interact with light manufacturing tools such as printers, vinyl cutters, and laminators.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, you will be required to walk, talk, see, and hear regularly. The ability to lift up to 25 pounds is also necessary.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, exempt position requiring at least 40 hours of work per week, typically Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Some evening and weekend work may be necessary.
Travel
Travel is an essential part of this role, with an expectation of 40% to 45% travel, including overnight stays and occasional weekend or international travel for company events such as summits and annual conventions.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
At least 5 years of experience managing an accounting function in a medium to large organization.
Experience in the signage or print industry is highly desirable.
Must reside in the DFW Metroplex.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Must possess a valid driver's license and a legal U.S. passport for potential international travel.
Required Core Competencies
Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
Previous experience in a support or coordinator role is preferred.
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
Self-directed with the capacity to manage multiple projects.
Ability to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality standards.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive corporate issues or franchisee compliance matters.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment across all locations where we operate. This policy covers all aspects of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 30,000.00 224,000.00 Per Year
Job Tags
Full time, Work experience placement, Local area, Remote job, Home office, Night shift, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,