COBS Bread Looking for Director of Franchisee Recruitment and Projects – Retail – Toronto at Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada Full Time

Director of Franchisee Recruitment and Projects – Retail

Reports to: Vice President

Location: Vancouver, BC or Toronto, ON

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated Director of Franchisee Recruitment and Projects to join the COBS Bread team. Reporting to the Vice President, this role will develop and drive strategies for franchise recruitment and projects with the goal to attract more franchisees and build new and refurbished bakeries across Canada. Leading a team of professionals, the Director of Franchisee Recruitment and Projects will interact with multiple stakeholders across COBS Bread to deliver best in class practices that support the company’s goal of setting the new standard in franchising.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop, communicate, manage and implement Franchise growth strategy and capital cost spend on behalf of our Franchisees
• Oversee all aspects of the recruitment and sale of business process for internal and external Franchisee candidates.
• Develop and manage key marketing strategies for recruiting franchisees
• Accelerate the growth of the business by increasing the pipeline of trained franchisees to become multi-site owners
• Liaise with the Product and Operation Teams to identify potential opportunities for improvement in design practicality and cost savings
• Develop relevant franchise strategy based on market insights and communicate research with relevant stakeholders
• Oversee financial management of departmental budget
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

What You Bring to the Table

• 5+ years senior management experience overseeing franchise recruitment and project management teams
• Knowledge of Franchising and construction in retail industry is essential – exposure to the restaurant sector is an asset
• Demonstrated experience of driving strategy for a franchise business or equivalent and successfully recruiting franchisees
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplined team of professionals across all elements of the franchise recruitment and projects areas
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, manage conflict and negotiate
• High-level problem-solving skills, tact, and diplomacy
• Excellent presentation skills to various audience and mediums
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to travel occasionally as required

Benefits

What’s in it for You

• Competitive salary and individualized bonus plan, 4 weeks vacation plan
• Flexible work arrangements with a combination of working in the Toronto Support Office and remotely
• A great Extended Health & Dental Benefit, Group RRSP Matching, and Health Spending Account
• Subsidized Wellness Program and paid community service/volunteer day
• Paid sick, mental health and personal leave days
• An open, ‘continuous-learning’ environment where professional development and career progression is encouraged
• Work within a dynamic, driven, high-achieving, close-knit and fun-loving team
• High level of autonomy and responsibility

We thank all applicants for their interest in COBS Bread but would like to advise that only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.

About COBS Bread

With over 160 locations, COBS Bread serves fresh and delightful baked goods to communities across Canada. Any unsold items are donated daily to various local charities and food banks. The company’s success can be attributed to the quality of our product, the development of our people and our warm and friendly customer service.

COBS Bread is part of Bakers Delight – Established in 1980 operating as Bakers Delight in Australia and New Zealand, and since 2003 as COBS Bread in Canada and the USA. Together we have grown to more than 700 bakeries across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA. The entire network employs over 15,000 people, serving more than 2.1 million customers each week.

Accessibility

Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you have access to a fair and equitable process. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.