Kampgrounds of America, Inc. · 1 day ago
FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest network of privately owned campgrounds and the leader in outdoor hospitality. The KOA Franchise Development Manager role is a field sales position focused primarily on selling the value of the KOA brand to independent campground owners, leading to their purchase of a KOA franchise.
Vacation Rental
Responsibilities
Expand campground franchise locations on a territory basis by helping establish and execute a franchise regional strategy and business plan
Analyze the specified market, identify prospective campground targets, perform site analysis and qualify potential franchisees. Ensure satisfaction by developing rapport with potential franchisees and following up on prospect needs
Conduct negotiations with incoming franchisees on all deal terms. Participate in the administration of franchise contracts and disclosure procedures while maintaining legal compliance with all federal and province‐specific franchise sales regulations
Understand and articulate the KOA Difference to prospective and current franchisees. Represent the KOA Brand throughout industry events and tradeshows
Identify acquisition opportunities for KOA
Achieve sales goals and objectives as outlined in the annual plan. Regularly track and report progress towards sales targets
Cultivate lead generation through individual prospecting efforts, trade shows, and other industry involvement
Partner with Franchise candidates and guide them through the qualification and franchise approval process, ensuring that all requirements are met and documentation and funding are received
Identify and develop sales markets throughout the US
Qualification
Required
1 year of franchise sales or equivalent experience in campground operations
Detail oriented with excellent written and verbal skills
Experience delivering presentations to audiences from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds
Professional and friendly attitude
Position is national in scope and home base is negotiable
Required to be located within 45 miles/minutes of a larger or major airport
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in business preferred
2 years of franchise sales preferred
Experience in outdoor hospitality preferred
Experience with FranConnect CMS preferred – Related experience with a sales related CMS
Thorough understanding of KOA and the brand benefits, preferred
Company
Kampgrounds of America, Inc.
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) is the world’s largest family camping company, helping family and friends enjoy the great outdoors for 55 years.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-11-20
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