Country Director / Self-Employed Partner

Lead and grow a proven international consulting brand supporting French SMEsAre you an accomplished business executive with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for helping small and medium-sized businesses succeed?Are you a pioneer who is looking to launch and lead a trusted business-mentoring brand in France — combining independence with the strength of an established international network?thexton armstrong is inviting a senior executive or experienced entrepreneur to become our Regional Managing Director / Self-Employed Partner for France.About usthexton armstrong is a leading international franchise network specialising in business mentoring and SME growth consulting. Since 2012, we have helped thousands of business owners improve profitability, resilience, and long-term value through a structured mentoring framework that combines practical experience with measurable results. We already operate successfully in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.Your opportunityThis is a rare opportunity to build and lead your consultancy business while being part of an established and supportive international system. As Regional Managing Director, you will acquire exclusive rights for a region in France and play a key role in expanding our brand and supporting franchise partners across the country.What you will doLaunch and lead the French operation under the thexton armstrong brand.Recruit, mentor, and support a network of business consultants across your region.Localise and finetune translations of our academy-, client- and marketing materials to suit the local French marketDrive SME transformation – helping entrepreneurs unlock growth, performance, and long-term value.Develop and execute local business strategies – including marketing, brand awareness, and network development.Collaborate internationally with our senior partners and franchise leaders to share insights and best practices.What you bringExperience and background15+ years in senior management, consulting, or entrepreneurship.A broad leadership background in general management.A strong track record of improving business performance or building successful ventures.Ideally experience with or understanding of the French SME market.Key competenciesStrategic and commercial acumen with a long-term vision.Entrepreneurial drive and ambition to build a business.Leadership and mentoring skills – able to inspire and develop others.Strong relationship-building and communication skills with business owners and decision-makers.Fluency in French and good command of English for international collaboration.Personal attributesIndependent and self-motivated with a hands-on, pragmatic approach.Results-driven, authentic, and relationship-oriented.Financially capable of investing in and scaling a regional business.Why partner with thexton armstrong?Proven framework – over a decade of measurable success with SME clients and franchise partners.Turnkey business model – full training, tools, and launch systems ready to deploy. All that is left is to finetune the translation of our materials.Low overheads and high autonomy – operate flexibly with scalable growth potential.Ongoing mentoring and peer support – access to a strong international community of business mentors.Purpose-driven work – empower SME owners to achieve sustainable growth and personal freedom.Shape the future of French SMEsThis is more than a role — it’s a strategic leadership opportunity for those who want to combine their experience, independence, and passion for business with an impactful international brand.