Franchise Development Manager

Scenthound is the first membership-based franchise providing affordable and accessible wellness-focused dog care. Dogs need consistent care to keep all their parts healthy, from their Skin and Coat to their Ears, Nails, and Teeth (S.C.E.N.T.). At Scenthound we’re committed to providing every dog with the care necessary to help maintain their health and keep them clean and happy.

Founded in 2015 and Franchising since 2019, our revolutionary concept, technology-driven strategy, and proven model are fueling rapid nationwide growth. On pace for 150 open locations by the end of 2024, Scenthound is establishing itself as the preeminent solution for routine and preventive dog care.

Welcome to a new paradigm in dog health, by providing routine proactive care - positioned in an amazing market, the pet industry has proven pandemic, recession, and Amazon-resilience.

Join our dynamic and fast-growing brand as a Franchise Development Manager and be a part of an exciting opportunity to help build and grow our franchise system!

Job Summary

Reporting to the Vice President of Franchise Development, the Franchise Development Manager will play a critical role in executing on our franchise growth strategy. You will be responsible for identifying and qualifying potential franchisees. In this role you will build rapport with these identified candidates and lead them through the mutual evaluation process, from start to finish. The ideal candidate for this role is a results-driven, self-starter with a proven track record of success in franchise development or sales. You should have excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as an understanding of the franchise industry.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Help advance the development, growth, and implementation of new sales strategies
• Present our franchise opportunity with enthusiasm and be able to answer in-depth business related questions
• Qualify and screen potential franchisees to ensure they meet our standards and requirements
• Map trade areas for potential franchisees
• Negotiate franchise agreements and coordinate the onboarding process for new franchisees
• Collaborate with existing Scenthound Franchise Partners and our operations team on territory alignment and expansion
• Work directly with Scenthound Franchise Partners and staff on company initiatives
• Travel as required to assigned trade shows, Scenter visits, and future events
• Responsible for records management for each franchise candidate as well as completing required KPI reports to accurately maintain projections for the team
• Ensure compliance with franchise regulations and guidelines
• Other duties as required
  
  
  

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• 1+ year(s) of franchise sales experience
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close, with a history of meeting and exceeding targets
• Organized attention to detail
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with prospects, franchisees, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Experience utilizing a CRM (Zoho) and Office 360 apps
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred
  
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Salaried with commissions
• Health Insurance (Dental, Vision and Medical)
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• A free membership for your dog
• Energetic, fun, loving work environment
• Unlimited growth potential with an expanding business
• Working at a company that is making the difference in the lives of dogs and dog parents!
  
  
  

If you are ready to take your career to the next level, apply today and join us on this exciting journey to help keep dogs clean and healthy, nationwide!

This is a remote position.