Franchise Development Manager

As Franchise Development Manager you will be responsible for managing prospective franchisees throughout the sales journeyfrom initial enquiry through to qualification and discovery.

Youll engage with inbound enquiries re-activate dormant leads nurture qualified prospects and confidently present our franchise opportunities. Youll also be proactive in generating your own pipeline by networking within the business community attending events and identifying new franchise prospects.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys consultative selling building relationships and helping entrepreneurs find the right business opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to all franchise enquiries.
• Qualify prospective franchisees and assess their suitability.
• Present UFGs franchise opportunities through virtual and face-to-face meetings.
• Re-engage inactive leads and nurture warm prospects through the sales process.
• Generate new leads through networking referrals exhibitions and local business development.
• Conduct discovery meetings and support candidates through the franchise recruitment process.
• Travel with qualified candidates to visit existing franchise locations where appropriate.
• Represent UFG at trade shows franchise exhibitions and industry events.

Qualifications :

Were looking for someone who is:

• A confident and professional communicator.
• Comfortable spending a significant portion of the day on the phone and in virtual meetings.
• Self-driven proactive and capable of achieving high targets
• Organised resilient and able to manage multiple prospects simultaneously.
• Passionate about helping entrepreneurs achieve business ownership.

Experience & Requirements

• Proven experience in sales is essential.
• Experience in franchise development or franchising is highly advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK Ireland and occasionally internationally.

Applicants should be able to travel to London for internal meetings as required. Regular travel throughout the UK and Irelandand occasional international travelwill also form part of the role for prospect meetings franchise tours exhibitions conferences and company events.

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Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time