WHAT IS KIDSTRONG? KidStrong is a fast-growing child development program with centers located across the US, as well as an online platform. Our milestone-accelerator program for kids walking through 11 years old. We help parents discover their child’s superpowers and build future-ready kids who are confident making friends, run the playground, and raise their hand high in the classroom. In other words…kids who will win at life.
Our science-based curriculum is taught by professional coaches and focuses on developing character, physical and brain superpowers in each child. Culture is everything at KidStrong, and our people want to work with great people; want personal and professional growth; and want to make an impact.
OPEN ROLE: The Franchise Development Representative will work closely with potential franchisees candidates. This requires broad-based knowledge in all areas of franchise development and will be responsible for all aspects of the sales process. This person must be extremely organized, be an excellent listener and be able to provide a strong explanation of KidStrong - prior experience in the franchising industry is required. The Franchise Development Representative must also have a strong passion for fitness, kids and education!
JOB DUTIES:
Achieve Franchise Sales Goals while managing the process from initial contact to the signing of new franchisees through the Mutual Evaluation Process
Create and manage all franchise relationships in and out of the organization. This will include attending relevant conventions, expos, etc. to remain current.
Convert qualified leads to personal profile applications above industry standards and in a timely manner
Utilize a CRM platform (FranConnect) to ensure proper documentation throughout the candidate qualification & onboarding process
Track, evaluate, and react to our current pipeline and progress during each stage of our process
Work closely with your team to create and update the analytics and scorecards for reporting and tracking
Receive feedback and generate ideas to increase franchise candidate engagement
Meet prospects in person as needed as for Discovery Day
Strategy & Compliance
Ensure that every franchise candidate is properly disclosed with Federal and State disclosure requirements and the proper documentation is created to track disclosures
Provide weekly pipeline reports to senior leadership so there is a clear and concise understanding of deal flow progression
Act as a cross-functional expert to build an effective communication stream that will help us evolve our processes
QUALIFICATIONS:
3+ years of Franchise Development experience preferably with a fast-growing franchise brand
Excel at delivering a world-class mutual evaluation process
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Willingness to travel as needed
Ability to be committed to the culture and values of the company with a high level of ownership mentality
Proven track record of building a network of strategic franchise partners that have successfully met and exceeded development agreements for other retail franchise brand
Flexible work from home options available.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to KidStrong Corporate.