Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Vision insurance
Wellness resources

About the Role:

The Manager of Vendor Partnerships plays a critical role in optimizing all vendor relationships, driving cost efficiencies, and ensuring franchisees have access to high-quality, competitively priced products and services. This position is responsible for vendor selection, contract negotiation, revenue forecasting, pricing analysis, vendor education, and systemizing new vendor onboarding processes. Additionally, the Manager of Vendor Partnerships oversees sponsorships, manages vendor engagement at company events, and supports new franchisees with vendor program onboarding and education.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Vendor Management & Relationship Building – Identify, vet, and onboard new vendors, manage relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with franchise standards.
Procurement & RFP Management – Lead and execute Request for Proposals (RFPs) to identify and secure the best vendor partnerships that align with cost efficiency and quality standards.
Revenue Forecasting & Cost Efficiency – Track vendor revenue-sharing agreements, ancillary income opportunities, and forecast expectations while implementing strategies that maximize profitability and drive overall revenue growth for the brand and franchisees.
Project & Program Oversight – Lead pilot programs, vendor onboarding, and product testing to ensure seamless implementation of new partnerships.
Marketing & Education – Develop vendor education programs, promotional campaigns, and marketing materials to enhance franchisee adoption.
Operational Support & Compliance – Manage fleet ordering, franchisee product pricing, and vendor compliance with brand guidelines.
Event & Sponsorship Management – Oversee vendor engagement at company events, including sponsorships and vendor hall management.
Performance Evaluation & Continuous Improvement – Conduct ongoing vendor performance assessments, leveraging buying power for pricing optimization while continuously identifying opportunities for process enhancements and efficiency gains. Evaluate, select, and periodically reassess vendor partners based on the following criteria:
- Industry-leading or “most favored nation” pricing to ensure the most competitive rates
- Top-tier rebates, revenue-sharing agreements, and event sponsorship contributions.
- High-quality products, services, and customer support that align with our brand’s commitment to excellence.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Operations, or a related field.

· Minimum of 5 years of experience in successfully managing and scaling vendor partnerships.

· Experience within a Franchise System is strongly preferred.

· Proven expertise in procurement, contract negotiation, vendor relationship management, and revenue share accounting.

· Strong track record of leading internal teams and driving vendor program success.

Skills & Competencies:

Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
Advanced project management and analytical abilities.
Excellent communication, public speaking, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience with marketing, graphic design, and promotional activities (Canva, Photoshop, Adobe preferred).
Ability to drive continuous improvement in vendor partnerships.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello).
Experience with vendor management platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle) is a plus.

Personal Attributes:

Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and consistency.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills and a people-first approach.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment Opportunities With College HUNKS

As Seen on ABC's Shark Tank, CBS’s Undercover Boss, HGTV's House Hunters, CNBC’s Blue-Collar Millionaires and more. With nearly 200 franchise locations across North America, College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving (CHHJ/M) is one of the largest and fastest growing franchise opportunities. The company is a multi-year consecutive winner of the INC 5000 Fastest Growing Companies award, and headquartered in beautiful sunny Tampa, FL. The “Brand Central" team provides franchise support to the franchise owners across the country and operates a World Class Sales and Loyalty Center.

A purpose-driven, values-based, socially conscious organization that has been recognized as one of the Top Places to Work and is known for its unique and fun company culture, CHHJ/M is an ideal place to flourish and grow as a professional.

COMPANY MISSION: To live our four core values of Building Leaders; Always Branding; Listen Fulfill and Delight; and Creating a Fun Enthusiastic Team Environment. To always provide our brand promise of a stress-free moving or hauling experience, and always provide our clients with H.U.N.K.S. (which stands for Honest, Uniformed, Nice, Knowledgeable, Service).

College Hunks Hauling Junk and Moving - Corp Office is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to College Hunks Hauling Junk Corporate.

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Our purpose is to “Move the World” emotionally by eliminating stress for people who are moving or dealing with clutter, and by creating opportunities for entrepreneurs and hard workers who are eager to learn how to build a business. We do it by living out our core values.

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Building Leaders

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Always Branding

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