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Job Title: Director of Franchise
Location: Las Vegas, NV (On-Site)
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $60,000 – $75,000 per year starting salary ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) Benefits after 90 days
Future Growth: Base salary increases will be offered as milestones and performance targets are met, with a long-term earning potential of up to $250,000 per year
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM & Saturday, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Start Date: Must be available to start on or before March 31st, 2025
About Sapience
Sapience is redefining supplemental education through a hybrid model that blends virtual, at-home, and location-based learning services. With a proven model and growing demand, we are preparing to launch our franchise program — and we’re looking for a hands-on, driven leader to help shape it from the ground up.
Role Summary
As Director of Franchise, you will step into a pivotal role as Sapience prepares to launch its franchise model. This is a rare opportunity to join the movement at its earliest stage — helping build the systems, connections, and blueprint that will shape the future of Sapience nationwide and beyond.
You’ll lead internal alignment, work alongside our franchise consultant, support new franchisee onboarding, coordinate with departments like marketing, legal, location development, and construction — and be on the front lines of bringing the Sapience vision to new markets.
This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to help define the future of education. If you're looking to be part of a company on the verge of disrupting the global educational paradigm, and want to help build something lasting, this is your chance to join at the beginning and grow with it.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the internal lead for Sapience’s franchise development journey.
- Liaise directly with Sapience’s franchise consultant and legal teams.
- Act as a bridge between Business Operations Managers and Franchise consulting agency
- Build and manage documentation, timelines, and readiness systems for franchise onboarding.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with marketing, tech, ops, education, and construction teams.
- Represent Sapience at franchise expos, recruitment events, and partner meetings.
- Collaborate with marketing to shape franchise branding, pitch decks, and growth strategy.
- Support training playbooks and field rollout systems for franchisees.
Requirements
- 3–5 years experience in franchise development, franchise operations, or multi-unit systems.
- Proven experience launching a franchise model or managing an active franchise program.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to lead cross-functional execution.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Local to Las Vegas with ability to work onsite and travel for key franchise events.
Preferred: Experience working at a company that launched a franchise model under your leadership or where you were directly responsible for managing a franchise system.
Work Schedule
Your work schedule will be as follows:
- Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST
- You may be required to adjust your schedule based on project deadlines and company needs, as this is a fast-paced startup environment.
Perks & Benefits
- Starting salary: $60,000–$75,000
- Clear pathway for base salary growth up to $250,000/year based on performance and milestone achievements
- Equity ownership through ESOP
- Health, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days
- Paid time off
- Opportunity to work with a visionary, fast-growing education brand
- Direct impact on how families experience tutoring and learning at scale
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Ability to Commute:
- Las Vegas, NV 89183 (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Yearly bonus
Ability to Commute:
- Las Vegas, NV 89183 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Las Vegas, NV 89183: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000