Canadian Franchise Development Director

Canadian Franchise Development Director (Greater Toronto Area)

BELFOR Franchise Group is seeking a Canadian Franchise Development Director to help grow the Canadian footprint of the following brands: HOODZ, The Patch Authority, ZPlumberz and Ductbusters. This talented individual will not only engage in and support a wide range of online and offline franchise development activities but will also oversee initiatives that establish these new brands. The Canadian Franchise Director will report to the President of WINMAR and the Senior Vice President of Franchise Development.

Responsibility Overview

The BELFOR Franchise Group Canada Franchise Development Director will partner with franchise candidates as they progress through the discovery and license granting process. They will ensure that all requirements are met, and all documentation is received. They will need to interact with funding firms, CRM platforms, and mapping programs. Day to day, he or she will create or implement content, manage internal and external communications, as well as support all franchise development team efforts and initiatives.

The key responsibilities for the Franchise Development Director include but are not limited to the following:

Franchise Candidate Development

• Have a thorough knowledge of the HOODZ, The Patch Authority, ZPlumberz and Ductbusters brands
• Manage the Lead Generation Process from Website, Portal, and other Lead Sources
• Network with Franchise Consultants to Generate Leads and Manage the Candidate Process
• Track Sales Process and Manage Lead Flow utilizing our Franchise Sales Software
• Guide the Candidate Experience (from the Initial Discovery Process to the Signing of Agreements)
• Move candidates through the Discovery Process with intentionality
• Create excitement about the brands with the candidates
• Participate in Meet the Team Days at Brand Headquarters as necessary
• Adhere to all Federal & State Regulations, Policies and Procedures
• Achieve Franchise Development Goals for Activity and Results

Franchise Development Conventions & Trade Shows

• Attend applicable Trade Shows, Expos and Conferences to generate leads
• Maintain a Calendar for all Conferences & Trade Shows
• Work cross functionally with other BFG Brands, Brand President's and Departments

Consultant & Candidate Communications

• Establish and cultivate relationships with Franchise Consultants
• Quickly respond to territory checks from Franchise Consultants
• Update Consultant Sites – Keeping Contact & Content Information Current
• Collaborate on the Development of Consultant and Candidate Email Blasts & Mailings
• Manage new franchise owner announcements

Skills And Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a driven, curious, self-motivated, analytical, detail-oriented, strong writer/communicator who is highly efficient/productive. The candidate will also be excited about increasing brand awareness, motivated by numerical growth of the brand and have a strong desire to help entrepreneurs realize their dream of business ownership.

Other key competencies include:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Proven Success in closing leads
• 2+ years' experience in Franchise Development
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft and Google products including, but not limited to Microsoft Office, and G-Suite products
• Strong Internet Knowledge/Skills, including social media
• Ability to Establish and Meet Deadlines and to quickly develop Clear Priorities.
• A Resourceful, Creative Problem-Solver
• Must Possess Strong Work Ethic, Strategic Thinking & Strong Executional Skills
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills in working with people one-on-one and in groups up to several hundred people
• Strong Ability to Communicate Clearly with fellow employees, third-party providers, franchisees, and partners
• Organizational and Time Management Skills to Manage Multiple Tasks with Multiple Candidates and Projects

Environmental Job Requirements & Benefits

• The position is based in the Greater Toronto Area
• Regular use of Computer and other Office Equipment
• Communication with franchise Development Team, Marketing Team and Franchisees
• Travel 30-40%
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Healthcare Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

WINMAR (Canada) International, Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT (AODA IN ONTARIO)

WINMAR (Canada) International, Ltd. is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the provincial guidelines for accessibility (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Ontario Only). As such, WINMAR (Canada) International, Ltd. will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process.

HUMAN RIGHTS STATEMENT

WINMAR (Canada) International, Ltd. strives to ensure that its employment practices are free from direct and indirect discrimination and is committed to upholding the human rights of those participating in the hiring process. In pursuit of this commitment, WINMAR (Canada) International, Ltd. will not condone or tolerate any acts of discrimination or harassment under any of the grounds protected under human rights legislation. This commitment extends to the hiring process and throughout the course of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Have you successfully closed franchise deals in Canada within the past 2–3 years? Please briefly describe one example.
• How many years of experience do you have in franchise sales or franchise development, specifically guiding candidates through the discovery process to signed agreements?.
• This role requires travel 30–40% of the time within Canada. Are you able and willing to meet this travel requirement?

Experience:

• Franchise Development: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: Remote