Job description
Join Global Crest Ventures, a premier franchising partner accelerating multi-unit growth for leading brands. We are seeking a results-driven Franchise Development Manager to lead market expansion, recruit and support franchisees, and drive revenue growth.
In this role you will manage end-to-end franchise development, from identifying opportunities to onboarding new partners, while collaborating with marketing, operations, and legal teams to ensure brand integrity and performance.
Responsibility
- Identify and qualify new franchise opportunities in assigned territories with a data-driven approach
- Develop and execute comprehensive franchise sales and development plans to reach revenue targets
- Recruit, train, and support a network of high-performing franchisees
- Lead due diligence, site selection, financing coordination, and onboarding processes
- Collaborate with Marketing to create demand generation campaigns and brand-building initiatives
- Manage sales pipeline, forecast, and performance metrics using CRM tools
- Negotiate franchise agreements, renewals, and ensure compliance with brand standards
- Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth launches and ongoing franchisee success
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in franchise development, franchise sales, or multi-unit operations
- Proven track record of meeting or exceeding franchise sales targets
- Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Knowledge of FDDs, operations manuals, and brand standards
- Experience with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and data analytics
- Ability to travel 25-30% and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strategic thinking and self-motivation