Franchise Consultant

Come join our Goddard Systems, LLC (GSL) corporate team! We are a great place to work and offer many employee-friendly perks and benefits. GSL supports The Goddard School franchise (over 600 schools) which delivers a high-quality, play-based learning program to families all over the United States. Our successful franchise business model supports franchisees through partnerships with teams of seasoned professionals who draw over 30 years of business, marketing, IT, franchise, finance, and education experience. Because of this, The Goddard School has grown into an institution that parents and families trust, reaching more than 70,000 students in 38 states – and growing.

This role will have schools throughout New Jersey and Delaware. Total travel is up to 50%.

Summary

The Goddard Franchise Consultant leads a portfolio of schools providing financial, operational, and educational programming expertise to drive success within the marketplace. The Franchise Consultant aligns with franchisees to understand current performance, establish goals and determine strategies that will drive results. Using a consultative approach, the Franchise Consultant ensures that all elements of the franchise operational system and educational offering are implemented in adherence to Goddard brand standards ensuring a high-quality family experience.

Essential Functions

• Conduct financial and educational analysis to assess portfolio opportunities, determine critical priorities by school, and provide coaching, guidance, and support to franchisees
• Cultivate a strong working relationship with franchisees. Share direct observations, coach for commitments, and provide follow up support.
• Proactively plan and organize school visits to ensure cadence and content are aligned with GSI’s six planning periods, reflecting both brand-wide initiatives and school needs. Execute intentional site visits to build capabilities of the onsite owner and school leadership.
• Support Franchise Owners in executing and improving upon their business plan by proactively analyzing financial reports, operational results and trends and strategizing methods to achieve specific operational goals
• Advise on execution of a premier educational program by maintaining knowledge on national accreditations, state Quality Rating and Improvement systems, approved vendors, curriculum, assessment tools and individual school status and progress.
• Share trends with field leadership team to inform cross functional continuous improvement initiatives

Job Requirements

• 3 years of experience franchise consulting experience or multi-unit early childhood education facility management
• 2 years of experience managing a portfolio of clients and/or sites and projects
• 2 years of experience delivering presentations and /or training
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Travel up to 70%, depending on geography and number of schools

Here’s some highlights of what we have to offer:

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging Pillar Groups – Volunteer employee participation at all levels of the organization!
• Multiple Choices of Medical Insurance Coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Remote Flexibility
• Flex Spending Programs
• 401k with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Company Holidays
• 2 Floating Holidays
• Childcare Assistance for our Goddard Schools (you will want to hear more about this!)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Gym Membership Reimbursement Program
• TSA precheck discounts, transportation benefits, and more!