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This role will identify, recruit, and guide new franchisee candidates through the Franchise Development process by developing and executing strategies to attract qualified candidates, build strong relationships, and ensure a seamless and professional experience throughout the franchise development journey.\nWhat can Tommy's offer you?\nBase pay and commission structure\n\nFull insurance package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Employee Assistance\n\nDependent Care FSA with on-site Daycare options\n\n401k match and complimentary financial planning services\n\nPaid time off and paid holidays\n\nOpportunity for continued education and tuition assistance\n\nValuable learning and development program\n\nSignificant ability to grow internally for motivated and strong performing team members\n\nFun, energetic, family-oriented work culture with an emphasis on team member morale\n\nGrowing nationwide brand / presence\n\nPosition Responsibilities:Build a strong pipeline of prospective franchisees to support the company’s growth objectives of expansion\n◦ Proactively source potential franchisee candidates through marketing campaigns, networking, and other outreach strategies ◦ Establish a presence in priority towns by meeting with chambers of commerce, local business brokers, and local owners/operators. ◦ Travel to tradeshows or meetings with prospective franchisees to network about franchise opportunities and build relationships ◦ Follow news for which other franchise concepts sign-up operators or multi-unit operators\n\nEvaluate candidate qualifications, financial readiness, and alignment with Tommy's Express brand values and goals\n\nGuide franchise candidates through every step of the franchise development process, from initial inquiry to franchise agreement signing\n\n◦ Conduct qualification calls, presentations, and in-depth discussions about Tommy’s Express, including unit economics, marketing, operations, and support ◦ Deliver the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and ensure candidates fully understand its contents ◦ Coordinate key meetings such as Discovery Days, ensuring all logistics and agendas align with company standards ◦ Coordinate with the legal team to achieve the full execution of franchise agreements\nDevelop and maintain strong relationships with potential franchisees to build trust and confidence in the brand\n◦ Act as a trusted advisor, addressing candidate questions and concerns promptly and professionally ◦ Foster a positive candidate experience by providing clear communication and timely updates throughout the process\n\nWork closely with internal teams (real estate, marketing, project management, and legal) to ensure a smooth transition from candidate to franchise partner\n\nTrack and report on lead progress, conversion rates, and sales metrics to meet company goals\n\nProvide insights and feedback to improve the franchise sales process and recruitment strategies\n\nSupport department projects and initiatives\n\nOther duties as assigned; duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.\n\nPosition Qualifications & Candidate Attributes:\nAdvanced degree or equivalent formal training/certifications and experience required in business, sales, marketing, or a related field\n\n2+ years of experience in franchise sales, business development, or a similar role.\n\nProven ability to meet or exceed sales targets\n\nTechnical savvy and proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems\n\nExcellent written and oral communication skills, including negotiation and relationship-building\n\nProcess-oriented and strong collaborator with ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and across various departments\n\nStrong organizational and time management skills; ability to multitask and prioritize workload\n\nHighly adaptable with strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills; ability to exercise good judgment and make sound data-backed decisions\n\nHigh level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation\n\nViews customer care as high priority; exhibits a positive can-do attitude\n\nDisplays a strong initiative and drive to identify gaps and fill them\n\nPreferred qualifications include knowledge of franchise operations, experience in the car wash industry, working with mulit-unit franchise systems, and familiarity with FDDs and franchise agreements.\n\nWork Environment and Physical Demands:This job operates in a professional office environment. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm with communication outside of normal business hours as needed. This role travels as needed for prospective client meetings and tradeshows/events. To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, team member must be able to:\n\nAbility to work and commute in all weather conditions\n\nAble to move about inside the office to access standard office equipment, etc.\n\nRemain in a stationary position 50% of the time, alternating between sitting and standing\n\nConstantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as; keyboard, copy machine and printer\n\nAbility to move and lift up to 30 pounds\n\nAble to effectively communicate, listen, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself and exchange information\n\nAble to walk, bend, twist, turn, stoop, climb steps, reach with hands, use hands to fingers\n\nOverview of Tommy Enterprises Companies:Tommy's Express is a national franchise for outstanding car washes and car care services. Powered by industry leading technology and decades of experience and planning, Tommy's Express car washes deliver a cutting-edge car wash experience unlike anything you've encountered before. Our fully automatic washes feature advances including the easy-loading car wash dual belt conveyor, wide open car wash bay for natural lighting, advanced presoak and sealer services, and free high-power self-serve vacuums on site.\nTommy’s Express Operations consists of a number of corporately owned Tommy’s Express car wash locations across the country. This is a quickly growing operation with intentions to open or acquire 3-5 new locations per year through the launch of Tommy’s Express Capital, a private fund strategy.\nTommy Car Wash Systems (“TCWS”) is the power behind our Tommy’s Express equipment. TCWS is a team of passionate car wash professionals working to create opportunities for our partners to become the best car wash operators they can be. We provide modular building designs, robust stainless-steel car wash equipment, an advanced Wash Club license plate reader system, the Tommy Transporter belt, high performance wash detergents, and an industry-leading franchise opportunity. At Tommy Car Wash Systems, we have a solution for almost any size operator. Our team has assisted in the development of hundreds of some of the most successful car washes around the world. 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