Franchise Development Administrative

100% On-site: Virginia Beach, VAThis is a Permanent Full-Time Position with 100% benefits.Note: No outside staffing agencies, please.

Position Title: Franchise Development SpecialistDepartment: Franchise DevelopmentReports to Manager of Franchise Development

Why Liberty Tax?We are the third-leading tax preparation service for individuals and small businesses, founded in 1997. Operating through a franchise model with 2,500+ retail branches and 12,000+ tax professionals across the United States and Canada, our services include various tax preparation options, such as online tax filing, tax prep, loans, assistance with audits, and various other services.Founded in 1997, we are the third-leading tax preparation service for individuals and small businesses, operating through a franchise model with locations across the United States and Canada. Our comprehensive range of services includes various tax preparation options like online tax filing, tax prep, loans, assistance with audits, and various other offerings.

Believe in our mission! The Liberty Tax mission is to be trusted locally and respected nationally as the best choice for professional tax services. In keeping with that mission,

Our Culture:Fun Awesome business-casual environment, Employee recognitions, and volunteer opportunitiesDiversity & InclusionOpportunities for career advancement within the company.

Position PurposeThe Franchise Development Specialist will manage and oversee the support functions as it relates to the qualification and sale of a territory(s) to new prospects and existing franchisees in the United States and Canada.

Position Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/TasksAssist the Franchise Development Team with territory sales for new prospects and existing franchisees.Make outbound calls to prospective franchisees to build rapport and professionally represent the organizationUses independent judgement to answer questions from prospective franchisees within the guidelines of position.Independently and proactively communicate with potential franchisees on the franchise selection processInformational gathering on initial franchise candidates via telephone, text, and emailProvide a market overview & territory analysis that is specific to the prospects’ area of interest.Obtain necessary approvals for sales involving new and existing franchisees by working directly with the Senior Management Team and other approving parties related to the franchisee selection process.Uses discretion to determine and draft the legally required Franchise Agreements, and other related documents/agreements required to complete the sale of a franchise territory.Submit for signature and use judgment to review the returned necessary paperwork before sending to the legal department for execution and closing.Interdepartmental communication to keep all necessary parties informed of the deal statusAssist the Franchise Development Team with other duties as it relates to the sale of a franchise territory.Other duties as assigned

Our Benefits:United Healthcare: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, and Voluntary life/ AD&D, 401(K) with company match.Paid vacation, eight holidays, sick days, volunteer paid time, and two floating holidays.100% of employers paid short-term disability and childbirth-related leave.Tuition Reimbursement:Tax Prep Benefit: Access the same tax preparation services as our clients at no direct cost to you!·Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program and Pet insuranceEmployee-exclusive discounts on electronics, appliances, fitness membership, groceries, hotels, concerts, car rentals, and more

Position QualificationsStrong written and verbal communication, interpersonal and organizational skillsSelf-motivated with the ability to work both independently and within a teamAbility to multi-task in a high-volume sales environmentWorking knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites, FranConnect, GoToMeetingPrior experience with as a para-legal, accounting, or administrative sales a plusPrior experience and/or working knowledge of legal documents and agreements

Physical Demands and Work EnvironmentPosition requires working at a desk at the corporate office for up to eight hours; some travel may be requested but not required.

Employee AcknowledgementThis is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, Liberty Tax Service reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, or technological developments).

Liberty Tax Service is an equal opportunity employer.