Company Description
UFG, Inc.
Franchise Business Advisor
Imagine a career where your passion meets purpose, and your work has a global impact. At United Franchise Group, we're not just offering jobs-we're offering the chance to be part of something bigger. We're looking for individuals who want to innovate, inspire, and lead in a company that's shaping the future of franchising worldwide.
For nearly 40 years, UFG has been at the forefront of franchising, growing from a small team to an international powerhouse with over 1800 locations in 60 countries. But we're just getting started, and we want you to be a part of our next chapter. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to new heights, UFG offers positions at every level, with the tools and support to help you succeed.
Our headquarters in West Palm Beach, FL is more than just an office-it's a hub of creativity, collaboration, and community. Here, you'll find a culture that celebrates diversity, encourages innovation and rewards hard work. From day one, you'll be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do and driven to make a difference.
This is more than a career-it's a calling. At UFG, we believe in taking care of our team as they take care of our franchisees. That's why we offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and perks that go beyond the ordinary.
Are you ready to make your mark? Join us at UFG and be part of a team that's changing the world, one franchise at a time.
Job Description
As a Franchise Business Advisor, you will play a key role traveling to visit all franchise stores within your assigned territories with the purpose of understanding and defining their needs.
Specific duties for the Business Advisor role include:
- Increasing gross sales revenue & profitability in assigned region.
- Examining P&L statements
- Developing sales strategies and business development plans
- Establishing marketing campaigns (active and digital)
- Understanding Google Analytics & KPI’s
- Understanding the Retail Sales Environment and Lifecycle
- Training and reinforcing the franchise model, system, and best practices
- Safe operation of essential equipment
- Compiling brand compliance data
- On-going learning of new and upcoming products for sales & brand awareness
- Participating in regional meetings; completing, maintaining, and processing required paperwork
- Conducting franchisee store startup program: 40 hours operations setup; 40 hours marketing setup; operation training and marketing assessments.
- Maintains a high level of knowledge and skills in all areas of operations and training
- Consults with franchisees to ascertain and define needs or problem areas and determines scope of investigation required to obtain solutions.
- Advises Support Manager on issues identified through communication with franchisees.
- Follows up with franchisees on weekly/bi-weekly basis to ensure best results
- Compiles brand compliance data and helps franchisees upgrade their image.
- Completes, maintains, and processes required paperwork, records, and daily reports.
- Maintains daily and weekly schedule in Microsoft Outlook (minimum of two weeks in advance).
- Travels 50% in and outside region.
Qualifications
- Associate degree or equivalent education from College or Technical school
OR 3 – 5 years of related experience and/or training
OR equivalent combination of education and experience
- Business Operations experience in franchise business model
- Point of Sales experience and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of modern computing devices including iOS, Windows, and Microsoft Office
- Eligible driver’s license and valid automobile insurance
- Technical aptitude and ability to quickly pick up new technologies
- Exceptional problem-solving skills
- Proficient computer skills including MS Office products
- Schedule flexibility and willingness to travel up to 50%
- Experience with graphic design software, point-of-sale, and accounting software, a plus
Additional Information
Once you become part of our amazing team of winners you’ll enjoy:
· Competitive compensation
· Comprehensive training to hone your skills at our headquarters
· Travel opportunities
· Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance coverage
· Short- and Long-term disability insurance
· Generous time off and paid Holidays
· 401(k) plan with company match
· Social gatherings and team building activities
· Leadership workshops for personal development
· Recognition for our top performers
· Philanthropy – a chance to give back to the community
Join us at United Franchise Group – a global leader for entrepreneurs!
Apply now!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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What We Do
United Franchise Group (UFG) is an organization made up of a group of award-winning franchise brands. Our franchised concepts specialize in a number of different industries including Signs and Graphics, Promotional Products, food concepts and networking. With over 35 years of experience in the franchising industry and more than 1600 franchisees throughout the world, UFG has been a consistent industry leader throughout decades of economic change. At its foundation are three core values – keep growing, sales first; positive attitude, enthusiasm, and passion for the company; a family-owned company that operates like a family – that guides approximately 200 employees in the United States and around the world.
United Franchise Group brands and services include Signarama, the world’s largest sign and graphics franchise; Fully Promoted (formerly EmbroidMe), the world’s largest embroidery franchise; Transworld Business Advisors, a Business Brokerage, Franchise Sales and consulting franchise; John Smith Subs, a grilled steak and chicken sub franchise; Venture X, a shared office space franchise; Accurate Franchising Inc., a franchise consulting firm that helps turn existing businesses into a franchise
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