Senior Vice President of Franchise Operations

Duties and Responsibilities * Develop strategies for Franchise Operations department to meet brand goals and standards.

* Hold VP/FODs accountable for strategic plans by setting clear, defined goals for each region and measuring results against the goals.

* Attract, retain, and motivate staff.

* Submit financial and quality reports to the Executive Management Team and owners' Board of Directors as requested.

* Oversee and direct financial budgets for VP/FOD personnel and operations department and monitor to ensure annual financial goals are met.

* Promote growth, uphold brand standards, policies and procedures, and implement brand initiatives.

* Analyze financial reports of the franchise operations department.

* Short and long term planning and assessing of quality matrixes to ensure quality standards are met.

* Assist in the supervision of Franchise Sales and Marketing Support and Franchise Revenue Managers working closely with the Chief Marketing Officer and VP of Revenue Management * Member of Executive Operations Committee and Brand Standards Committee.

* Devise and communicate operations strategy to Chief Development Officer and senior management.

* Identify and lead new business strategies.

* Support VP/FODs with PIP reviews, negotiations, and Post Effective Franchise agreement amendments.

* Facilitate the growth and professional development of VP/FODs.

* Maintain/facilitate relationships with all department heads in organization to support needs of franchise partners and VP/FODs.

* Ensure franchise partners, FAC members, owners, and operators' business support needs are met by members of his/her team.

* Attend hospitality conventions including, but not limited to, AAHOA meetings, AAHOA town halls, grand openings, tradeshows, brand conferences, regional meetings, etc.

* Follow up with business owners on satisfaction with VP/FOD support to the field.

* Advocate for the Franchise organization and Roof Inns brand as a whole.

* Approve Expense Reports and monthly PaymentNet purchases for VP/FODs.

* Human Resource responsibilities including vacation request, payroll, leave of absences, and travel expenses.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience required.

* Minimum 5 years of senior management position, preferably in franchise operations, with a proven track record.

* Goal-oriented and self-motivated individual with excellent relationship building skills.

* This position could be home-based if approved or may require relocation.

* This position requires 90% travel.

* Analytical and critical thinking skills.

* Multi-unit and multi-location management experience required.

* Ability to multi task and effectively operate with little or no supervision.

* Ability to build and work in a team-based system.

* Ability to work with all corporate departments, franchise owners, inn managers, and franchise, and inn level employees.

* Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, reporting, and organization skills are critical.

* Leadership and coaching of employees a must.

* Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office.