Job Description
About Us:
We are a fast-growing tea beverage brand with a strong retail presence across the U.S. Our mission is to bring high-quality, innovative, and culturally inspired tea experiences to our customers. As we continue to expand, we are looking for a Franchise Development Associate to join our team and help us build a sustainable, traceable, and efficient franchise development team from the source to our stores.
Position Overview
We are looking for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Franchise Development Associate to support our franchise expansion in the U.S. This is an entry-level position and does not require prior experience. The ideal candidate has strong communication and negotiation skills, the ability to thrive under pressure, and is passionate about developing a long-term career in the food & beverage industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, assess, and engage potential franchisees and business partners.
- Establish and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships with prospective and existing franchisees.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and industry dynamics to provide strategic insights and recommendations.
- Manage the end-to-end franchise development process, including prospect screening, due diligence, and documentation.
- Negotiate franchise agreements, including terms and conditions, with potential partners.
- Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams (legal, operations, training, marketing) to ensure smooth onboarding and project delivery.
- Track and monitor franchise project progress, ensuring on-time execution and successful store launch.
- Provide timely and actionable market feedback to product and marketing teams to help optimize offerings.
- Address and resolve franchisee concerns and operational issues with a solution-oriented mindset.
- Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments as delegated by the leadership team in a timely and high-quality manner.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 1-2 years’ experience required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills; confident and persuasive when engaging stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented, well-organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.
- High stress tolerance and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Proactive mindset with a strong sense of responsibility and follow-through.
- Passionate about the food & beverage industry and interested in building a long-term career in franchise development.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee discount on our tea products
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment
- Opportunity to shape a key function in a rapidly expanding brand