MBA Development Associate

## About This Opportunity Goosehead Insurance is one of the fastest-growing insurance brokerages in the financial services industry, operating in a $500B+ market with less than 1% market share. We're selectively partnering with recent MBA graduates to lead franchise expansion in high-growth markets. This isn't a traditional job—it's your launchpad to becoming a business owner. Through our 4-week MBA Development Program, you'll receive world-class training, mentorship, and a clear path to business ownership without the immediate financial burden. Upon successful completion, you may have the opportunity to launch a Goosehead franchise with limited upfront monetary investment. Our franchise model offers entrepreneurs a chance to build equity in a business that provides residual income via enterprise-level infrastructure and a proven playbook for growth. ## What You'll Do During the MBA Development Program, you'll engage in intensive training modules covering franchise operations, leadership, and sales strategy. You'll participate in executive-led sessions and business roundtables while developing a comprehensive business plan for your franchise. You'll shadow top-performing agents and agency owners to gain real-world insights into how successful franchises operate. Upon successful completion of the MBA Development Program, you may be presented with the opportunity to operate as the Owner of a Goosehead Franchise. As a franchise owner, you'll recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing sales team, execute Goosehead's proven market penetration and growth strategies, and build strategic partnerships with referral networks. You'll leverage enterprise resources while maintaining full control over business finances. ## Compensation and Benefits You'll receive a salary equivalent to four weeks of full-time employment, based on an annualized salary of $65,000. Upon successful completion of the MBA Development Program, you'll receive a training completion bonus of $15,000. Additional benefits during the program include corporate housing accommodations, round trip travel provided to Goosehead Headquarters, daily office transportation, and a daily meal allowance. Goosehead will cover the one-time cost of required training courses and exam fees for obtaining your insurance license. ## Requirements and Qualifications You must have an MBA degree completed within the past 24 months. Experience in leadership roles—whether academic, extracurricular, or professional—is required. Prior experience in sales, consulting, finance, or business operations is preferred. You must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. Employment in this role is contingent upon passing a background check and successful completion of the licensing exam and acquisition of a state-issued license, business entity license, and approved office location. Successful completion of the MBA Development Program is mandatory. ## Ideal Candidate Profile We're looking for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset and a high tolerance for risk and ownership. You should demonstrate a genuine interest in entrepreneurship, business ownership, or franchise models. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with business acumen and analytical thinking. You'll be a self-starter with a strong sense of accountability, resilience, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. Strong strategic planning, organizational, and time management skills are crucial. Comfort with technological platforms and business systems is also important. ## Why Goosehead Since 2003, Goosehead has been changing the face of the insurance industry. We're committed to finding the best policies and rates, and that commitment starts with our team. Our people are smart, inclusive, hungry for success, and strive every day to win. There is noble purpose in all our efforts—the work we do matters. We're not just fixing a broken industry; we get to win professionally and financially while doing it. This unique program structure is designed to remove barriers to entry for top-tier talent while still delivering full economic upside. You're capitalizing on a recession-resistant market with an economic model built for scale.