Sales Management & Performance
- Cascade sales targets and directives from the national level to the regional team, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
- Develop and implement regional sales strategies that capitalize on local market opportunities and drive sustainable growth.
- Conduct market analysis to identify regional trends, competitive landscapes, and areas for improvement.
- Set ambitious yet achievable sales targets for the region, considering market potential and franchisee capabilities.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs), including Same Store Sales, New Store Count, and QSC.
- Conduct regular business reviews (RBRs) with franchisees to assess performance, identify challenges, and develop action plans.
- Proactively intervene to address under performing stores through coaching, support, and the implementation of targeted improvement plans. Prepare and present sales performance reports to National Sales and Operations management.
Franchisee Relations & Support
- Build and maintain strong relationships with franchisees, providing guidance on sales maximization, inventory management, and operational efficiency.
- Lead Franchisee Advisor Council gatherings to foster collaboration and address common concerns.
- Ensure franchisee compliance with all company policies, systems, and procedures.
- Provide timely support to franchisees by addressing their sales operations concerns.
- Manage franchisee requests for support programs, expense liquidations, and other operational approvals. Ensure accurate stock projections and timely settlement of all franchisee fees and receivables.
Store Development & Management
- Implement the MUP (Market Unit Plan)
- Collaborate with franchisees to develop and implement store count growth plans.
- Negotiate and monitor the progress of new store opening targets.
- Oversee site sourcing and approval processes, ensuring compliance with company standards. Monitor the progress of new store construction and ensure timely store openings.
QSC (Quality, Service, Cleanliness) Management
- Implement QSC plans and initiatives to maintain an area cluster average QSC rating of at least 87%.
- Monitor QSC performance across all stores in the assigned area and take corrective action as needed. Ensure a 1:5 store to crew count ratio across all stores in the cluster area.
People Management
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Sales Area Managers and Senior Sales Area Managers.
- Provide strategic guidance, coaching, and support to develop their leadership skills and drive their performance.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
Reporting & Communication
- Ensure effective communication with all stakeholders, including franchisees, senior management, and cross-functional teams.
Sales and Operational Excellence
- Drive the achievement of regional sales targets through regular monitoring of sales trends, identifying performance gaps, and implementing corrective action plans.
- Collaborate with Asst Marketing Operations Managers to develop and execute effective local store marketing campaigns, including addressing laggard stores and maximizing sales channel opportunities.
- Approve and monitor the execution of local store marketing programs, analyzing post-marketing reports to assess effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
- Lead the development and implementation of regional sales programs designed to drive sales growth and address specific challenges.
- Ensure timely and effective interventions for under performing stores, including developing and implementing turnaround plans.
- Drive the achievement of the 1:5 store-to-franchisee ratio target to ensure sustainable business growth. Oversee the timely execution of the MUP, including store renovations and face lifts.