Territory Manager-Omaha, Nebraska
*** This role serves the Omaha Nebraska Area ***
COMPANY: The Client is family-owned company in business over 70 years with 1200+ franchise units both nationally and internationally. They are a fast-paced, quickly growing, entrepreneurial company with a strong set of Core Values and believe in living these Core Values every day !
ROLE: Reporting to the Regional Director, this position is responsible for managing all financial, business development and brand standards supporting existing franchise/license performance as well as generating new business in designated region. Responsible for the advancement of the brand and image within the QSR marketplace. The activity of the Territory Manager (TM) is to protect and develop the integrity of the brand by teaching and measuring performance in areas of product quality, customer service, cleanliness and profitability and new business development. The TM provides necessary consultation and assistance to franchisees/licensees to develop and improve business plans to include specific goals, objectives and strategies for sales, controls, profits, human resource plans, development, marketing, etc.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Fosters and manages relationships with current franchisees and multi-unit operators.
Assures franchisee performance by working with operators and staffs on operations, profitability and marketing.
Assist franchisees with new store openings and conduct start-up and training. Coordinates training plans including verification that all training materials and tools are ready.
Using data insights, develops the strategic plan and translates strategic planning into sales activities; monitors the market to develop product trends and to establish current and/or advantageous pricing.
Provides guidance and support to franchise management. Protect the operating and financial interest of the franchisee and the company to ensure compliance with franchise agreements.
Oversees Franchise Renewals as needed
Acts as liaison between grocery wholesalers and franchisees and/or operators. Resolves any issues. related to delivery or non-delivery of breading and supplies to operators.
Conduct restaurant visitations to ensure compliance with Operations Manual. Areas evaluated will include cooking procedures, product specifications, graphic standards and packaging standards. The TM will develop an action plan to bring locations into compliance.
Monitor inquiries to maximize advertising efforts; make telephone and personal contacts as required; Also, monitor results to ensure high level of customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Ensures consistent execution and delivery of products, identifies irregularities, procedure compliance, HACCP, menu compliance and trademark protection through the results of operations evaluations.
Ensure physical facilities comply with company standards.
Develop and nurture business relationships; initiate, coordinate, schedule and conduct dynamic presentation meetings with possible qualified franchisees in effort to support and promote the Brand and Franchise opportunities.
Participates in trade shows and sales meetings sustains a network for the dissemination of product information; sets-up and demonstrates equipment.
Conduct on-site educational workshops and training sessions for franchise groups.
Complete a variety of administrative duties such as month end reports, new store follow-up, weekly expense reports, preparation of classes, etc.
Strictly adheres to Company and departmental policies and standards regarding the appropriate use of Company databases (e.g. Visual, CRM) and follows procedures regarding the appropriate maintenance of physical and electronic records; develops, maintains and utilizes proficiency in the use of the Company’s database. Also, Ensures implementation of company policies, procedures, programs, and new concepts.
Foster & maintain relationships with distributor partners within established territory. Conduct regular communications with but not limited to their sales personnel. Keeping all parties up to date on marketing promotions, LTO’s and proprietary products needed to operate the full brand.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business with course work including marketing and sales or significant experience in the QSR business channel.
Candidate will demonstrate superior interpersonal skills: ability to positively & respectfully engage with all levels of the organization, well-developed verbal and written communication skills, strong listening and negotiation skills, dynamic presentation skills.
Proficient in MS Office applications. Experience with IOS business applications and CRM business applications preferred.
Prior P&L and budget management preferred.
Knowledgeable on food safety practices & standards. ServSafe certification is highly recommended however current certification is not required
Dynamic self-starter who is successful in both the operator’s meeting room and the restaurant’s kitchen.
Ability to travel 75% of the time.
BENEFITS:
Competitive base salary PLUS Performance Bonus PLUS a BONUS Kicker for new franchise units.
Benefits for Full-Time employees- full-time eligible employees have access to a wide range of benefits, including health, dental, vacation, and sick time, 401K and more!