Franchise Business Consultant - O Tires; Denver​/Colorado Springs, CO area

Franchise Business Consultant - Big O Tires (Denver/Colorado Springs, CO area)

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Company Overview
With $5 billion in revenue and 3,500+ employees in the U.S. and Mexico, TBC Corporation is a leader in the mobility industry and one of North America’s largest marketers of automotive replacement tires through wholesale and franchise operations. TBC serves wholesale customers in the United States, Canada and Mexico through TBC Brands, NTW, TBC International, and TBC de Mexico. Additionally, TBC responds to the needs of consumers in search of total car care at more than 465 franchised tire and automotive service centers under Big O Tires®.

TBC is headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Job Overview
The Franchise Business Consultant is the primary point of contact between Big O and its franchisees. The primary purpose of this position is to assist franchisees in building successful, profitable businesses and increasing their value, and implementing growth and operational strategies that align with corporate growth and profitability goals by influencing franchisees to adopt complementary initiatives. It is essential that the Franchise Business Consultant is able to build and maintain relationships with franchisees to deepen their commitment to the brand, compliance, and overall growth.

• Responsible for developing beneficial business relationships, getting buy-in with all franchises in zone, and creating an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration for achieving clear targets, goals, and business plans.
• Conduct annual business reviews with assigned franchisees to establish goals around growth, profitability, and succession plans. When appropriate, assist franchises in implementing exit strategies.
• Analyze operational franchisee performance to identify areas of opportunity for increasing sales and profitability. Make recommendations for business and operational improvement and assist franchisees and their management teams in implementing new processes to achieve goals.
• Prioritize and focus efforts with advanced business judgment to create the most value and largest impact for the franchise group, and use early wins to influence others.

This is a remote position. Ideal candidate should live in the Denver, CO or Colorado Springs, CO area.

• Ensure that the Big O Brand is protected and well represented by assigned franchisees in all respects in accordance with existing Big O policies and standards.
• Plan and conduct or assist with periodic regional meetings as required.
• Identify new store growth opportunities in assigned markets with existing franchisees, potential independent conversion candidates, and awareness of potential real estate opportunities.
• Understand the strengths and weaknesses of the advertising, marketing, and franchisee markets.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Proven experience in retail business planning, franchise growth, and succession planning with a solid understanding of operational execution in retail.
• Outstanding track record of creating beneficial business partnerships, and collaborating with others in a team effort to achieve set goals.
• Excellent ability to think strategically, analyze individual businesses for performance, identify issues, evaluate options, prioritize efforts, and develop/implement appropriate actions for growth.
• Clear understanding of financial drivers of franchise business operations, market conditions, competitive landscape, and trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with various audiences to influence behavior, resolve issues, and gain commitment. Have a high comfort level interacting with franchisees and corporate management.
• Solid ability to keep balance and objectivity while building rapport.
• Proven ability to plan, manage time, set targets, work independently, meet deadlines, and deliver results consistently.
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Five + years’ experience in management of retail tire and automotive service…