Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Who is Propelled Brands
Propelled Brands is the multi-brand platform company under which service industry franchise brands operate and grow. Our family of brands currently includes FASTSIGNS®, NerdsToGo®, and MY SALON Suite® all of which have found tremendous success in their respective industries.
Why Propelled Brands
We are a growing company that offers a collaborative, caring, and progressive work environment. We provide the tools and training needed to be successful. We have fun, but work hard to support each other and our growing number of franchisees. Come grow with us!
What We Offer
Our robust Total Rewards package includes:
Competitive Pay
Insurance - Medical, HRA, FSA, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Pet Insurance
Retirement Savings - 401k plan with company match up to 6%
Generous Paid Time Off - Paid parental leave, volunteer time, holidays and PTO starting at 3 weeks
Engagement and Wellness Programs
And much more!
About the Position
The Business Consultant position is responsible for working with their assigned franchisees on our brand standards and best practices to grow their businesses. This position demonstrates and explains to the franchisee how to understand financial statements, produce finished products, resources available to the franchisee for help and how to use the center management software.
Essential Functions
Work with franchisees to identify their specific needs. Support the franchisees goals and priorities. Be knowledgeable and able to evaluate and assist franchisees in the following key business areas:
Financial Analysis including:
Balance Sheet and Income Statement analysis
Operating ratios/guidelines
Cash Flow/Budget projection & Financial Ratio Analysis spreadsheets
Pricing strategy and analysis
Sales & Marketing Management including:
Sales & sales management, including the hiring, training and managing sales people and assisting franchisees with outside sales strategies
National salesperson training, programs and resources
Marketing and advertising campaigns and programs
Database, E‐Marketing and Local Marketing
Production management including workflow
Training programs available to franchisees
Support Site resources
Business Planning
Center Management Software
Ensure every center is visited according to company guidelines; including in-person and video conferences.
Communicate regularly with appropriate members of the team in Sales Development, Marketing, etc. as appropriate to discuss action plans and ensure timely follow‐up with franchisee.
Learn new FASTSIGNS products and service lines such as digital signage, FASTSIGNS Credit, small format printing, etc.
Participate in the annual Convention, Outside Sales Summit and other events as necessary.
Coordinate travel within company guidelines, and stay within assigned regional yearly budget.
Assist with special projects as assigned by Director of Franchise Operations, Vice President of Franchise Support and/or Chief Support & Development Officer
Travel
Travel is primarily during business days, out-of-the-area and overnight travel is expected based on individual job responsibilities. Some of the travel may occur on weekends or be international. Company events may include Summits and the Annual Conventions may also include travel. Travel is expected to be 50%.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a business, financial or related field or equivalent work experience.
5 or more years of experience in franchising.
5 or more years of experience in managing an accounting function in a medium or large size company.
Experience in the signage or print industry.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
The Business Consultant is required to maintain a valid driver’s license and a legal US passport for potential international travel.
EEO Statement
Propelled Brands. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all Team Members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Propelled Brands complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
This is a remote position.