[Hiring] Franchise Business Advisor @Thryv

Role Description

This role is responsible for establishing and nurturing relationships with Franchisors across North America. The primary objective is to secure new clients and enhance the existing franchise footprint. Requires the development of a comprehensive business strategy, proactive generation of business opportunities through networking and cold calling, and ownership of the entire sales cycle, from lead generation to closure.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and track new franchise/multi-location opportunities.
• Meet and exceed quarterly and annual sales quotas by driving brand awareness and lead generation via networking, tradeshows, associations, creating and leading webinar and formal presentations, and ensuring customer satisfaction and retention.
• Establish and maintain a strong working relationship with key stakeholders within the franchises.
• Accountable for proactive deal management, forecast accuracy, and driving adoption and usage with customers and prospects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) or equivalent experience, required.
• Up to 2 years of related experience.
• 2+ years of related experience, preferred.
• Proven track record of sales excellence with knowledge of assigned territory and assigned accounts.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Working knowledge of the software and application development process.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and experience with virtual and in-person presentation to large and small group sizes.
• Superior professional presence and business acumen.
• Strong attention to detail and reporting accuracy.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment screening process, as required.
• Must successfully complete any required training or orientation courses, as needed.

Benefits

• Life requires balance, so we provide benefits around health and wellness, continued education, and work/life balance.
• Work from anywhere – Thryv is a Remote First company!
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus a wellness program with added incentives.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan.
• Continuing education benefits with tuition assistance programs.
• One week of paid time off at the end of the year, in addition to our standard paid time off policy.