Startup Specialist

What we offer

At Propelled Brands, our total rewards package is a direct reflection of our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. Our benefits are built on the foundation of our core values: Make it Happen, Expertise and Mastery, Positive Attitude, Growth Mindset, and being Considerate. As a member of our team, you will find a supportive environment with rewards designed to help you thrive.

• Employer sponsored medical and dental plans
• Voluntary benefits such as vision, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance
• 100% Employer sponsored Short-Term Disability, Long-term Disability, and Basic Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings employer match up to 3% and 100% vested
• Generous paid time off policies
• Paid Parental Leave for mothers and fathers

About the opportunity

Camp Bow Wow Startup Specialist (SUS) partners with franchisees to ensure a seamless and successful new camp opening. This role combines operational support with strategic financial coaching, focusing on cost management, revenue growth, and achieving key financial milestones. The Startup Specialist meets with new Franchisees regularly through the ramp up phase and supports their financial growth and success. By fostering strong franchise relationships and adherence to Camp Bow Wow’s best practices, the Franchise Startup Specialist ensures that new franchisees are positioned for long-term success.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Oversee the opening process for new camps from setup and compliance through soft and grand openings, ensuring franchisees meet operational and financial readiness standards.
• Coach Franchisees to develop financial literacy, including understanding profit-and-loss statements, tracking operational expenses, and setting achievable financial goals to help them achieve profitability.
• Guide and make appropriate recommendations to franchisees in optimizing revenue streams, such as daycare, boarding, grooming, and retail sales, while maintaining focus on customer satisfaction.
• Assist franchisees in tracking and analyzing key financial metrics to monitor performance, including revenue, labor costs, gross margins, and operational expenses and provide actionable recommendations to drive profitability.
• Collaborate with franchisees to create and execute financial plans that align with corporate standards and support sustained growth.
• Ensure franchisees meet or exceed key performance indicators related to revenue, customer retention, and financial health.
• Ensure new camps adhere to Camp Bow Wow’s brand and operational standards, fostering efficiency and exceptional customer and pet experiences.
• Partner with franchisees and the marketing team to implement effective local marketing strategies that support revenue ramp-up and customer engagement.
• Build strong partnerships with franchisees, providing them with the tools, resources, and confidence needed to navigate the financial and operational challenges of opening a new location.

A Strong Candidate Will Have

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in franchise operations, business consulting, financial coaching, or multi-unit management, ideally within the pet, retail, or hospitality sectors
• Ability to travel 50% throughout the year, including overnight and weekend travel.  
• 2+ years of experience driving financial performance and operational improvements preferably in a franchise setting
• 2+ years of experience with monitoring and analyzing key financial metrics, including revenue management, gross margins, and operational expenses
• 2+ years of experience with franchise system operations and ability to build rapport and trust with franchise owners.
• Advanced financial acumen with the ability to interrupt reports, identify trends, and deliver actionable insights.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), organization, and presentation skills. 
• Strong attention to detail, takes initiative, and is proactive in all aspects of communication follow-up and follow-through.
• Time Management and project management skills are critical. 
• Technical experience with MS Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and all ancillary tools.
• Experience with FranConnect or Customer Relationship Management software preferred.
• Must LOVE Dogs! You will be in new camps with dogs – expect the fur to be flying and tails-a-wagging.

Compensation & Position Details

• Compensation Range: $70,000 – $80,000 per year
• Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt
• Work Arrangements: Up to 50% travel to franchise locations within territory and quarterly in-office week visits to the corporate office in Colorado. When not traveling, ability to work remotely. Prefer that remote location be located within territory but not required.

We believe that everyone is capable of great things. Because of this, we encourage you to apply even if you do not have 100% of the qualifications listed above.

EEO Statement   

Propelled Brands values diversity and inclusion because it brings richness and strength to our business. We envision diversity as encompassing an individual’s unique characteristics and experiences, including not only race, gender, ethnicity, age, religion, disability, national origin, and sexual orientation, but also personality, gender expression, military status, mental health, educational and career backgrounds, and other life experiences. We know that supporting and building diversity is the right thing to do for our employees, our franchisees, our franchisees’ teams, and our stakeholders.