• Franchise Development Manager

    Batteries Plus Bulbs (Hartland, WI)


    1325 Walnut Ridge Drive, Hartland, WI 53029, USA | Franchise Sales - 9200 | Associates in this role are paid biweekly. | Full Time

     

    | Full-benefits package including medical/dental insurance options, PTO, 401(K), pet insurance, tuition reimbursement program, employee discounts, and more

     

    The Franchise Development Manager helps power the growth of Batteries Plus by driving franchise resales and supporting new unit development. This role manages buyer pipelines, facilitates compliant transactions, and ensures a seamless experience for franchise candidates-from first contact through final approval.

    What You'll Do

    + Manage the resale process from documentation to deal close, ensuring smooth transitions between franchise owners.

    + Cultivate and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified resale buyers.

    + Conduct initial vetting of candidates to assess financial and operational readiness.

    + Partner with Franchise Development to move buyers through the approval process.

    + Post, update, and track resale listings, marketing campaigns, and lead sources.

    + Support franchise development efforts by generating and qualifying leads for new franchise opportunities.

    + Conduct outreach calls, coordinate discovery days, and track candidate progress in CRM systems.

    + Maintain compliance with franchise disclosure and regulatory requirements.

    + Prepare weekly reports on activity, KPIs, and deal status for leadership review.

    + Represent Batteries Plus at trade shows, conferences, and internal brand events.

    What We're Looking For

    + Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.

    + 2+ years of experience in franchise sales, business brokerage, or small business transactions.

    + Proven ability to manage multiple pipelines and meet deadlines.

    + Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.

    + Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace.

    + Highly organized and detail-oriented with a customer-first approach.

    + Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%.

    Why Batteries Plus

    Join a company that powers people's lives every day. Be part of a collaborative, fast-paced, and energizing team environment with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

     

    Apply Today

     

    Bring your sales expertise, relationship-building skills, and growth mindset to Batteries Plus-and help us expand our franchise network one successful partnership at a time.

    EEOC Statement

    Batteries Plus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and associates are free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, pregnancy accommodations, reprisal, other non-merit-based factors, and any other protections afforded under state or local laws.