Sparkle Grooming Co. · 21 hours ago
Development Manager
Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expSparkle Grooming Co. is a company focused on providing innovative dog grooming services and community support. The Development Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the salon development process, ensuring efficient project execution from site selection to construction completion while maintaining brand standards and operational details.
PetProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Serve as the liaison between Sparkle, franchisees, brokers, landlords, contractors, and vendors to support the full salon development lifecycle from site selection through construction completion
Drive progress across active projects by coordinating deadlines, deliverables, decisions, and next steps, ensuring the right people are aligned and work does not stall
Organize and prepare site review and selection materials, including property details, broker packages, plans, and constraints, ensuring Sparkle and franchisees can move quickly and confidently
Support franchisees throughout the buildout process by clarifying Sparkle standards, construction specifications, and FF&E requirements, and helping ensure the final salon meets brand and operational expectations
Coordinate the flow of drawings, documents, and requirements between architects, engineers, general contractors, landlords, and franchisees, flagging issues early and escalating risks as needed
Assist in maintaining Sparkle’s construction specifications, FF&E standards, vendor lists, and development tools, ensuring documentation stays current and scalable as the system grows
Support franchisees with FF&E guidance and supplier coordination as needed, helping resolve vendor issues quickly to protect timelines, quality, and brand consistency
Track project milestones, timelines, and key risks across the development pipeline, providing clear reporting and updates to the VP of Development and internal stakeholders
Maintain organized and accurate development documentation and project records within Sparkle systems and platforms, ensuring visibility and accountability across the team
Qualification
Preferred
5+ years of experience in development, construction and project coordination, tenant improvement, real estate support, or multi-unit retail or franchise growth
Working knowledge of the salon development lifecycle from site selection through construction completion
Ability to interpret test fits, site plans, and construction drawings at a practical level
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with franchisees and third-party partners
Proficiency with Google Workspace and project tracking tools
Benefits
Health and dental insurance to keep you well
Paid time off and holidays to recharge and enjoy life
Company
Sparkle Grooming Co.
Like us, dogs require routine care of their skin, coat, ears, teeth, + nails, to look and feel their best.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Ben Crawford
Chief Executive Officer
Joe Aeppli
Chief Operating Officer + Co-Founder
Recent News
2026-01-14
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