Franchise Development Manager Summary

Franchise Development Manager job opening in Detroit. A consumer home products retailer is currently seeking candidates for a Franchise Development Manager job in Detroit. Our consumer goods recruiters are seeking ambitious, energetic business development professionals for this Franchise Development Manager job in the Detroit area. This position offers competitive compensation as well as a good benefits package.

Detroit Franchise Development Manager Overview:

The Detroit Franchise Development Manager will serve as a member of the franchising team to support the expansion of franchises throughout the region and the country. The Detroit Franchise Development Manager will research and identify promising franchise opportunities within the assigned region. This position will report to the Franchise Development Director. The Detroit Franchise Development Manager will develop and execute plans to create franchises out of existing businesses.

Detroit Franchise Development Manager Job Opening

The Detroit Franchise Development Manager will perform research on businesses within the assigned region that would be promising franchise opportunities.
Develop sales plans and presentations for prospective franchisees.
Identify key decision makers within prospective franchisees, develop a relationship with those decision makers.
The Detroit Franchise Development Manager will coordinate meetings with key decision makers, deliver presentations that accurately portray the company and the benefits of becoming a franchise.
Negotiate with prospective franchisees within company policies and rules.
Oversee sales from initial pitch to the close of the deal.
Communicate promptly with all prospective franchisees, address and mitigate any concerns.
Meet with the Franchise Development team to improve department policies and practices. Make suggestions for strategies and initiatives for the department to take.
Perform other related functions as necessary.

Franchise Development Manager (Detroit Area) Job Requirements:

A four year degree in business, or a related field, from an accredited institution.
A minimum of five years of experience in franchise sales.
A proven history of closing successful franchise sales.
Experience with consumer home goods.
CFE certification would be very preferable.
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
Familiarity with Microsoft office suite of programs, able to learn programs in a reasonable time.
Excellent active listening skills, able to identify the goals and motives of others.
Good research skills, able to perform market research with little to no assistance.
Able to travel at least 75%, within the assigned region.

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