Director, Franchise

Overview

Position: Director, Franchise Recruitment

Location: Bedford, TX

Job : 417

# of Openings: 1

The Director, Franchise Recruitment (DRM) will be responsible for executing and delivering the highest qualified franchise candidates that align with Unleashed Brands and its portfolio company’s target criteria. The right candidate will recruit ideal franchise groups for at least one brand and possibly more as the company grows. The DRM will locate, identify, and recruit franchise candidates to join the Unleashed Brands franchise system, build rapport with these identified candidates, lead them through the mutual evaluation process and help the right candidates sign a Franchise Agreement.

This role will work with other franchise recruitment team members including other DRMs, Franchise Recruitment Coordinator, VP of Franchise Recruitment and the Chief Growth Officer to accomplish individual and team targets. The Director, Franchise Recruitment will report to the Vice President of Franchise Recruitment (VPFR).

• The ideal candidate must have 2 years of sales or personnel recruitment experience, preferably in the franchise industry.
• History of successfully selling a high investment concept or recruitment process with excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Coachable, driven, focused, self-confident, a self-starter with integrity in interactions.
• Demonstrated history of performing in a highly competitive environment.

Unleashed Brands expects each brand recruitment team to sign more than 50 annually for the next 5 years. We are looking for team members with high motivation and a strong sense of urgency in the franchise recruitment process.

• Urban Air Adventure Parks
• The Little Gym
• Class 101

• Responsible for executing the franchise mutual evaluation selection process and delivering a minimum of 15 new franchise agreements in the first full year, and 25+ new franchise agreements in the second full year.
• Responsible for records management for each franchise candidate and completing required activity reports to maintain projections for the team.
• Responsible for coordinating and preparing inter-office communication for Discovery Days, including dates, candidate dossiers at least 48 hours before DD, and the schedule for DD coordinated with involved parties and presenters. Generally responsible for communicating to the Urban Air team what to expect from each candidate.

• 2-5 years of sales process management and/or recruitment process experience.
• Franchise experience a plus, but not required.

This individual will be accountable to the individuals responsible for protecting the Unleashed Brands, including Franchisees, the Home Office, and the Unleashed Brands Shareholders. The Senior Director, Franchise Recruitment will report directly to the Vice President of Franchise Recruitment.

This role can be remote or located at the Home Office headquarters in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX. Some travel is required for this role. Daily dress code of "business casual" and a positive work environment.

• Company Paid Holidays
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Multiple health care insurance plans that cover medical, dental, prescription, vision, and employer HSA contributions
• Competitive 401(k) Program with employer matching contributions
• Daily dress code of “business casual”
• A positive work environment
• And much, much more

Unleashed Brands was founded to curate and grow a portfolio of the most innovative and profitable brands that help kids learn, play, and grow. Over the last 10 years, the team at Unleashed Brands has built a proven platform and know-how for scaling businesses focused on serving families. Its mission is to impact the lives of every kid by providing fun, engaging, and inspiring experiences that help them become who they are destined to be.

Unleashed Brands has more than 350 locations open and in development with plans to open more than 100+ new units annually over the next 5 years. For more information, please visit  Unleashed Brands is headquartered in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Unleashed Brands is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law.

ADA

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Unleashed Brands will provide reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

Unleashed Brands is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.