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Job Description Director of Franchise Acquisition One River School of Art + Design Founded in 2012 “one river” west of New York City, One River School is on a mission to “transform art education” in America. With 15 schools across six states and national expansion ahead, we offer innovative programs that make learning contemporary art and design fun and accessible for all ages. As we enter our next phase of growth, we’re seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven Director of Franchise Development to lead our national expansion to identify and secure franchise partners to bring One River’s creative mission to communities across the country. Position Summary The Director of Franchise Acquisition is a senior strategic leader responsible for growing One River School’s national footprint through franchise acquisition sales, marketing, and onboarding excellence. Reporting directly to the CEO, this individual will own the full franchise development lifecycle - from lead generation and discovery to deal closure and launch support - while ensuring each new franchisee’s success. The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial, high-energy relationship builder who combines business acumen with a passion for creativity and education. They bring a proven track record in franchise acquisition development and thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Responsibilities • Franchise Growth & Sales Leadership, • Drive the complete franchise acquisition development lifecycle: lead generation, qualification, discovery, due diligence, and deal closing., • Collaborate with the Leadership Team to design the national franchise acquisition sales strategy to achieve annual growth goals., • Build a strong, values-aligned network of franchise partners who share One River’s vision to make art education accessible nationwide, • Marketing & Brand Awareness, • Collaborate with the Marketing and Leadership team to design and manage a high-performing franchise acquisition marketing funnel., • Partner on lead generation campaigns, paid media, and digital funnels that attract and convert qualified prospects., • Support Franchise Acquisition PR initiatives by developing content that supports media outreach to elevate One River’s national visibility., • Discovery & Relationship Development, • Conduct engaging discovery sessions, presentations, and franchise events that communicate One River’s mission, financial opportunity, and business model with clarity and inspiration to potential Franchise owners., • Serve as the brand ambassador and storyteller - representing One River School with credibility and enthusiasm in meetings and conferences., • Compliance & Operations Coordination, • Oversee the legal and regulatory aspects of franchise development, including Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), franchise agreements, and state registrations., • Collaborate with Legal, Operations, and Finance to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient processes., • Partner with Operations, Training, and Marketing teams to support onboarding, school openings, and successful market launches., • Performance Tracking & Reporting, • Build systems to track KPIs across the franchise development funnel., • Analyze and present performance data and insights to inform leadership decision-making., • Continuously refine the sales process to improve conversion rates and franchisee satisfaction. Qualifications • 10+ years of experience in franchise Acquisition sales, preferably within high-end, service-oriented industries, • Proven success building young franchise systems and launching new territories - we anticipate a first year goal of opening 10 new franchise locations, • Strong understanding of digital marketing funnels, CRM systems, and data-driven sales pipelines, • Demonstrated ability to create and manage franchise marketing campaigns and PR efforts, • Experience overseeing FDD filings, state registrations, and franchise agreements., • Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship management skills, • Passion for creative education, entrepreneurship, and building mission-driven partnerships., • Self-starter with a balance of strategic vision and hands-on execution, • Must live within easy commuting distance of Englewood, NJ Compensation & Benefits: • $130,000 plus competitive franchise acquisition sales commission and bonus plan, • Long Term incentive plan, • Health, Dental and Vision insurance, • Paid Time Off, • Professional development support, • Creative, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment Apply and submit your resume and a cover letter to: One River is an Equal Opportunity Employer institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, pregnancy or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

Job Description VP of Franchise Development One River School of Art + Design Founded in 2012 “one river” west of New York City, One River School is on a mission to “transform art education” in America. With 15 schools across six states and national expansion ahead, we offer innovative programs that make learning contemporary art and design fun and accessible for all ages. As we enter our next phase of growth, we’re seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-driven Director of Franchise Development to lead our national expansion to identify and secure franchise partners to bring One River’s creative mission to communities across the country. Position Summary The VP of Franchise Development is a senior strategic leader responsible for growing One River School’s national footprint through franchise sales, marketing, and onboarding excellence. Reporting directly to the CEO, this individual will own the full franchise development lifecycle - from lead generation and discovery to deal closure and launch support - while ensuring each new franchisee’s success. The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial, high-energy relationship builder who combines business acumen with a passion for creativity and education. They bring a proven track record in franchise development and thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Responsibilities * Franchise Growth & Sales Leadership * Drive the complete franchise development lifecycle: lead generation, qualification, discovery, due diligence, and deal closing. * Collaborate with the Leadership Team to design the national franchise sales strategy to achieve annual growth goals. * Build a strong, values-aligned network of franchise partners who share One River’s vision to make art education accessible nationwide * Marketing & Brand Awareness * Collaborate with the Marketing and Leadership team to design and manage a high-performing franchise marketing funnel. * Partner on lead generation campaigns, paid media, and digital funnels that attract and convert qualified prospects. * Support Franchise PR initiatives by developing content that supports media outreach to elevate One River’s national visibility. * Discovery & Relationship Development * Conduct engaging discovery sessions, presentations, and franchise events that communicate One River’s mission, financial opportunity, and business model with clarity and inspiration. * Serve as the brand ambassador and storyteller - representing One River School with credibility and enthusiasm in meetings and conferences. * Compliance & Operations Coordination * Oversee the legal and regulatory aspects of franchise development, including Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs), franchise agreements, and state registrations. * Collaborate with Legal, Operations, and Finance to ensure accurate, compliant, and efficient processes. * Partner with Operations, Training, and Marketing teams to support onboarding, school openings, and successful market launches. * Performance Tracking & Reporting * Build systems to track KPIs across the franchise development funnel. * Analyze and present performance data and insights to inform leadership decision-making. * Continuously refine the sales process to improve conversion rates and franchisee satisfaction. Qualifications * 10+ years of experience in franchise sales or development, preferably within high-end, service-oriented industries * Proven success building young franchise systems and launching new territories * Strong understanding of digital marketing funnels, CRM systems, and data-driven sales pipelines * Demonstrated ability to create and manage franchise marketing campaigns and PR efforts * Experience overseeing FDD filings, state registrations, and franchise agreements. * Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship management skills * Passion for creative education, entrepreneurship, and building mission-driven partnerships. * Self-starter with a balance of strategic vision and hands-on execution Compensation & Benefits: * $130,000 plus competitive franchise sales commission and bonus plan * Long Term incentive plan * Health, Dental and Vision insurance * Paid Time Off * Professional development support * Creative, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment * Hybrid schedule with in person work at our Englewood, NJ office How to Apply: Submit your resume and a cover letter. One River is an Equal Opportunity Employer institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, pregnancy or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.