Benefits : Child Care Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance
Wellness resources
Location : Deerfield Beach, FL (On-site) Employment Type : Full-Time Reports To : Senior Vice President, Center Development
Position Summary
The Franchise Engagement Manager guides franchisees through the new center development process—from agreement execution to center opening. This role ensures franchisees are supported, informed, and set up for success by providing transparent updates, managing expectations, and coordinating communication across internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the main contact for franchisees during development
- Set and manage expectations on site development and construction timelines
- Maintain franchisee engagement during long / uncertain periods
- Coordinate updates across real estate, construction, and internal departments
- Track progress, document milestones, and manage centralized tools
- Collaborate with Operations, Marketing, Compliance, and Learning teams
- Manage transition to Operations upon receiving Certificate of Occupancy (CO)
- Liaise with third-party vendors as needed
- Support development and maintenance of scalable systems / processes
- Identify pipeline bottlenecks and collaborate on solutions
- Contribute to special projects and process improvements
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, or related fieldPMP certification preferred5+ years in project management, franchise development, retail, or consumer servicesExperience with franchise operations preferredStrong client relationship and communication skillsExcellent written / verbal communicationHighly organized, detail-oriented, and dependableAble to manage multiple projects independentlySkilled in delivering challenging updates with empathy and professionalismProficient in project tracking and internal communication toolsCore Competencies
Franchisee Relationship ManagementCross-Functional CoordinationCommunication & Expectation SettingTask & Time ManagementProblem Solving & AdaptabilityEmotional Intelligence & ProfessionalismStrategic PlanningInternal CollaborationWhat We Offer
Collaborative, mission-driven cultureOpportunity to support entrepreneurs and early childhood educationCompetitive compensation and benefitsProfessional growth in a growing organizationThe Learning Experience is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.