Development Manager

The Development Manager is responsible for supporting Sparkle Grooming Corp.’s salon development process across real estate coordination, construction execution, and FF&E. The essence of the role is keeping projects moving with pace, clarity, and high standards by serving as the connection point between Sparkle, franchisees, brokers, landlords, contractors, and vendors.

This role helps bridge the knowledge gap across all parties, drives alignment, and removes friction to ensure salons are delivered efficiently and consistently. The Development Manager supports franchisees in executing Sparkle’s development standards from site review through construction completion, ensuring brand requirements, specifications, and operational details are met.

The ideal candidate has experience in multi-unit retail or franchise development, is highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced environment with multiple active projects. Strong communication, attention to detail, and comfort working with external partners are critical to success.

This Leader Will

The following is a list of duties and responsibilities for the position. Although the list includes a varied set of duties and responsibilities, it is not all-encompassing. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the Company.

• 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

Qualifications / Preferred Experience

• 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

Compensation + Benefits

We value your dedication and want to support you in return:

• A generous base salary with bonus structure
• A mix of home, office, and field work
• Health and dental insurance to keep you well
• Paid time off and holidays to recharge and enjoy life

About Sparkle Grooming Corp.

We’re not your average dog groomer. Founded in 2022, Sparkle is where routine pet care meets small-box retail and social service. Our membership-based, wellness-focused hygiene and salon-style dog grooming, make access to routine care easy and affordable for all – while also giving back to support the needs of our community. Loyal to a greater purpose, we are on a mission to improve quality of life for those we care for, while also doing our part to create healthy happy homes in the communities we serve.

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