Development Associate/Franchise Development Associate

[Development Associate/Franchise Development Associate]

Location: Commerce, CA
Salary: $55,000 - $65,000 a year
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Title: Franchise Development Associate
Reports To: Business Development Manager
Department: Business Development

Summary:
The Franchise Development Associate is responsible for identifying and engaging potential clients, presenting the brand, expanding into new markets, and nurturing long-term client relationships.

Job Duties (include but are not limited to the following):

• Promoting franchise development opportunities (mega franchise development)
• Contacting potential clients through cold calls and emails
• Presenting the brand to potential clients
• Finding and developing new markets and improving brand awareness
• Building long-term trusting relationships with clients
• Reporting to the Business Development Manager on weekly/monthly development processes and results

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in business, marketing, or related field
• Experience in F&B sales, marketing, or related field
• 2 years of relevant work experience in franchise development, sales, or a similar field preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work under pressure
• Strong organization and project management skills
• Friendly and personable demeanor, fostering positive relationships
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant software

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance (100% company covered) from Day 1
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Leave (short term 100% covered)
• 401(k) 5% match (no vesting period!) from Day 1
• $600 Lifestyle Allowance (annually)
• Cellphone reimbursements
• Auto allowance (depending on job duties)
• Employee discounts (40% off products & services)
• Generous Paid Time Off (increases by tier)
• 40 hours paid family leave (family care or volunteer trip) every year
• Paid Maternity Leave (100% for 12 weeks)
• Paid Secondary Caregiver Leave (up to 2 weeks)
• Paid Creative Leave (4 weeks based on years of service + monetary value)
• Education Benefit ($1,000 annually)
• Paid Holidays (11 days)
• Talent sharing opportunities
• Employee club activities (movie, e-sports, book, sports activity clubs, etc.)
• & much more!

Additional Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• Commerce, CA: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Bachelors (preferred)

Experience:

• Franchise development: 2 years (preferred)

Language:

• Bilingual (preferred)
• Korean (preferred)

Willingness to Travel:

• 50% (preferred)

Work Location: In-person