Hand & Stone Franchise Corporation, a 600+ store spa franchise in the U.S. & Canada, is currently seeking a strongly motivated, energetic, and exceptionally organized professional to join the corporate team as a full-time Franchise Development Manager.

Position Summary:

The Franchise Development Manager will be responsible to recruit, execute and deliver the highest qualified franchise candidates that align with Hand & Stone’s growth and goals objectives. The Franchise Development Manager will build rapport with these identified candidates, lead them through the mutual evaluation process and eventually help the right candidates sign a Franchise Agreement with Hand & Stone. This role will work in conjunction with the other Hand & Stone team members, including franchise sales, franchise administration, real estate, construction, and franchise operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for executing the franchise mutual evaluation selection process and delivering new franchise agreements.
• Partners with franchise candidates as they progress through the qualification process and approval process, assuring all requirements are met and documentation is received.
• Collaborate with existing Hand & Stone franchise owners to assist in the development of additional spas/territories.
• Work with franchise owners that are looking for an exit strategy, pairing internal and external candidates with those franchise owners to complete a resale of the franchise.
• Responsible for records management for each franchise candidate as well as completing required activity reports to accurately maintain projections for the team.
• Responsible for coordinating and preparing the inter-office communication.
• Help advance the development, growth, and implementation of new sales strategies.
• Drive a detailed franchise license award process that balances high quality with high volume, targeting 20-30 license awards annually.
• Qualify and engage new franchise prospects, including those exploring resale opportunities.
• Work directly with the Franchise Partners and staff on company initiatives.
• Travel as required to assigned trade shows, Meet the Team days, and as needed for future franchise owners.
• Other duties as required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred.
• 5-10 years’ of franchise development experience, preferably in the service vertical in the franchise industry.
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close, with a history of meeting and exceeding targets.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Must have experience in a high volume environment, championing a detailed franchise license awards process focused on quality while maintaining quantity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Experience utilizing a CRM, preferably FranConnect.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Hand & Stone Franchise Corporation, a 600+ store spa franchise in the U.S. & Canada, is currently seeking a strongly motivated, energetic, and exceptionally organized professional to join the corporate team as a full-time Franchise Development Manager.

Position Summary:

The Franchise Development Manager will be responsible to recruit, execute and deliver the highest qualified franchise candidates that align with Hand & Stone’s growth and goals objectives. The Franchise Development Manager will build rapport with these identified candidates, lead them through the mutual evaluation process and eventually help the right candidates sign a Franchise Agreement with Hand & Stone. This role will work in conjunction with the other Hand & Stone team members, including franchise sales, franchise administration, real estate, construction, and franchise operations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for executing the franchise mutual evaluation selection process and delivering new franchise agreements.
• Partners with franchise candidates as they progress through the qualification process and approval process, assuring all requirements are met and documentation is received.
• Collaborate with existing Hand & Stone franchise owners to assist in the development of additional spas/territories.
• Work with franchise owners that are looking for an exit strategy, pairing internal and external candidates with those franchise owners to complete a resale of the franchise.
• Responsible for records management for each franchise candidate as well as completing required activity reports to accurately maintain projections for the team.
• Responsible for coordinating and preparing the inter-office communication.
• Help advance the development, growth, and implementation of new sales strategies.
• Drive a detailed franchise license award process that balances high quality with high volume, targeting 20-30 license awards annually.
• Qualify and engage new franchise prospects, including those exploring resale opportunities.
• Work directly with the Franchise Partners and staff on company initiatives.
• Travel as required to assigned trade shows, Meet the Team days, and as needed for future franchise owners.
• Other duties as required.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field preferred.
• 5-10 years’ of franchise development experience, preferably in the service vertical in the franchise industry.
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close, with a history of meeting and exceeding targets.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Must have experience in a high volume environment, championing a detailed franchise license awards process focused on quality while maintaining quantity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Experience utilizing a CRM, preferably FranConnect.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.