Director of Franchise Business Consultant - Tampa, FL

The Director, Franchise Business Consultant is a hands-on leader of consultants that are the primary contact between the franchisor and the franchisee. You and your team members will act as the franchisee’s connection to the Franchise Support Center ensuring there is a strong support system and trusted advisors in place. This position will oversee operational KPI’s for the region and team, ensuring they are providing management, operational, and financial support to franchise partners through a consultative relationship built on trust.

The strength of that relationship will directly impact your team’s ability to be an effective FBC. You are the leader of coaches, advising how franchisees should leverage our Systems of Business in the effort to help them reach their personal and business goals. Responsibilities: Lead a regional team of franchise business consultants in support of our franchisee’s growth and aspirations. Perform the role of business consultant and coach; building trust with your team as well as your franchise partners to influence growth and profitability within their franchise Be the go-to person for your leadership for any and all information as it pertains to your region.

Establish a regular cadence of virtual and onsite touch points to maintain a deep understanding of the business operations of our franchise partners, providing insights and assistance when needed Develop a deep understanding of all available Authority Brand tools, platforms, and support systems available to our brands to maximize performance and instill trust with your franchisees Coach your team to be the person your franchisees seek out for advice, come to in a time of crisis, or to celebrate the victories they have experienced Prioritize the requests of the FSC functions to connect with your franchisees Advise our franchise partners on the importance of staying in compliance with the Franchise Agreement and assisting when needed in the efforts to help the franchise partner stay compliant Conduct market meetings for your franchisees, bringing groups of franchisees together for the betterment of the group Providing guidance to the franchisees in the development of their culture and how it acts as an extension of our company culture Responsible for delivering franchisee territory ‘health’ diagnostics Performing a monthly Profit and Loss statement reviews including YOY revenue Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree (B.A) or Equivalent experience required 6 - 8+ years of experience in the capacity of a consultant, advisor, coach, or in running a services-based business or franchise Managerial and/or team leader experience Skilled in operational efficiencies, best practices, KPI’s, and data analysis Comfortable interpreting P&L statements and understanding how various initiatives may impact top & bottom lines Experience partnering cross functionally to ensure your customers get what they need when they need it Skilled in communicating clearly and motivating those around you Ability to travel up to 75% to Franchisee locations within your assigned territory Physical Requirements: Work is performed in an office environment Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects May be required to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods of time Involves extended periods of time looking at a computer monitor Must be able to see, hear, talk, and type