What are the responsibilities and job description for the Brand President In Training position at Empower Brands?
Job Title: Brand President in training - Archadeck Outdoor Living
Reports to: Group President
Location: Richmond, VA
About us:
Empower Brands was founded in 2022 as a product of the integration of Lynx Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands. Empower encompasses ten industry-leading brands across commercial and residential services:
JAN-PRO, FRSTeam, Archadeck Outdoor Living, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP), Conserva Irrigation, Koala Insulation, Wallaby Windows, Canopy Lawn Care, Bumble Roofing and Superior Fence and Rail. Empower is dedicated to providing its customers with the highest quality products and services in the commercial and home services industry while simultaneously delivering its franchise owners committed personal support, tools and empowerment to pursue their own success. Empower Brands is a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners, a leading private equity firm with an excellent track record investing in successful, growth-focused franchise businesses. For more about Empower Brands, visit the company’s website at EmpowerFranchising.com.
Empower Brands is seeking a Brand President in training to lead franchisee support for Archadeck. This position must have a strong background in leading a franchise organization.
Reports to: Group President
Location: Richmond, VA
About us:
Empower Brands was founded in 2022 as a product of the integration of Lynx Franchising and Outdoor Living Brands. Empower encompasses ten industry-leading brands across commercial and residential services:
JAN-PRO, FRSTeam, Archadeck Outdoor Living, Outdoor Lighting Perspectives (OLP), Conserva Irrigation, Koala Insulation, Wallaby Windows, Canopy Lawn Care, Bumble Roofing and Superior Fence and Rail. Empower is dedicated to providing its customers with the highest quality products and services in the commercial and home services industry while simultaneously delivering its franchise owners committed personal support, tools and empowerment to pursue their own success. Empower Brands is a portfolio company of MidOcean Partners, a leading private equity firm with an excellent track record investing in successful, growth-focused franchise businesses. For more about Empower Brands, visit the company’s website at EmpowerFranchising.com.
Empower Brands is seeking a Brand President in training to lead franchisee support for Archadeck. This position must have a strong background in leading a franchise organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in strategic planning and vision to the organization, as well as align company objectives with Empower Brands’ overall strategic goals.
- Provide overall direction and guidance in the operational activities of the franchise system with the objective of providing proactive training and assistance to franchisees in the pursuit of maximizing unit growth and profitability.
- Help drive growth of the businesses and ensure appropriate talent, metrics and strategy are in place to support that growth.
- Monitoring financial activities as well as ensuring EBITDA goals are met on a monthly and annual basis.
- Oversee and support new franchisee training, targeted regional training and annual conventions.
- Develop talent within the organization to help sustain business growth and franchisee support.
- Drive the onboarding of new franchisees and ensure ongoing reinforcement is provided to every franchisee as needed.
- Work closely with the Drafting and Construction department to efficiently and accurately work with the franchisees to complete drawing packages and support the construction process.
- Work closely with the Marketing department to create and implement new marketing and lead generation initiatives driving increased lead flow and revenue growth.
- Build strong relationships with franchisees to ensure their success with Archadeck.
- Oversee departmental leaders to make certain company goals and objectives are being met.
- Have a strong knowledge of the franchising and construction industries to ensure the business model is best suited and evolves as needed.
- Continually confirm the brand is adhering to legal guidelines and in-house policies to maintain Archadeck’s legal and business ethics.
- Foster a culture that promotes high ethical standards and respect of all internal and external customers.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Business or a related field
- 5 years of direct leadership experience in franchising, construction, or home services industries
- Proven results in a leadership role with demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and achieve key objectives
- Highly motivated, self-starter with a strategic mindset
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Exceptional presentation skills and the ability to command a room
