A director of franchise sales is responsible for the growth and development of a franchise brand. Your duties involve forecasting industry trends and spotting new opportunities on a regional or national level. As a director, your responsibilities also include relationship management with shareholders and franchisees, lead generation for your sales staff, and other communication with clients. As the sales leader, you may take it upon yourself to close deals and sign agreements for new franchises or investors. You may also need to develop relationships with brokers and work with consultants to discern a viable sales strategy.