Franchise Development Manager - Asia Pacific

The Franchise Development Manager serves as the primary point of contact between Freedom Boat Club and franchise partners throughout the Asia Pacific region. This position is responsible for supporting franchise operations, identifying growth opportunities, assisting with franchise sales and onboarding, and ensuring franchisees have the tools and support necessary to achieve sustainable success. The role reports to the General Manager, Freedom Boat Club Asia Pacific, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Vice President, Freedom Franchise Systems.

Responsibilities

Identify opportunities for franchise expansion throughout the Asia Pacific region; Support the development and sale of new franchise territories; Assist franchisees with membership growth strategies and market development initiatives; Assess local market opportunities and provide recommendations for growth; Build and maintain strong working relationships with franchise partners; Act as the primary liaison between franchisees and Freedom Boat Club leadership; Provide guidance and support to improve business performance and operational effectiveness; Facilitate communication and collaboration across the franchise network; Monitor franchise compliance with operational standards and brand requirements; Conduct site visits, business reviews, and operational assessments; Identify areas for improvement and develop action plans to support franchise success; Promote best practices throughout the franchise network; Assist new franchisees through the onboarding and start-up process; Deliver training and development programs for franchise owners and their teams; Develop and maintain operational manuals, training guides, and support resources; Support initiatives that reduce time to market and accelerate franchise profitability; Encourage the adoption of Brunswick and Freedom Boat Club shared service offerings; Support marketing, sales, and membership initiatives throughout the region; Assist with boat shows, franchise conferences, dealer events, and other industry activities as required

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; Demonstrated experience in franchise operations, business development, sales, account management, or multi-site business support; Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to manage multiple priorities across a geographically dispersed region; Advanced organisational and problem-solving skills; Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; Experience using modern business technology and AI productivity tools

Nice to have

Experience working within a franchise or membership-based business model; Background in marine, leisure, hospitality, recreation, or service industries; Experience delivering training, coaching, or operational improvement programs; Exposure to international markets within the Asia Pacific region

Benefits

Growth opportunities within and across Brunswick brands