Franchise Development Manager – Exciting Food Business – £70K + Benefits

Role:                     Franchise Development Manager

Location:             Hybrid (London HQ)

Salary:                 £60-70K + Benefits

My client is an exciting food business who are a leading brand in their market and a customer favourite.
They are currently undergoing another expansion phase and are looking for talented individuals to join them.

They are seeking a Franchise Development Manager to join their team.
The successful Franchise Development Manager will be responsible for securing new store openings within high potential channels, including Travel, Entertainment, Leisure, Petrol Forecourt, Contract Catering, Holiday Park and Motorway Services sectors.

This is an exciting position, perfect for ambitious Franchise Development Managers who are looking to join a reputable business who can offer genuine progression opportunities.

Responsibilities Include:

• Identify and assess potential growth channels for new store openings.
• Develop tailored strategies for each target channel to maximise penetration and market share.
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders in the Travel, Entertainment, Petrol Forecourt, Leisure, Contract Catering, Holiday Park, and Cinema sectors.
• Proactively identify and engage with potential franchisees in the target commercial sectors.
• Develop and implement a strategic recruitment plan to attract high-potential franchise partners.
• Represent the company at industry events and forums to network and generate leads.
• Drive negotiations and close deals for new store locations.

The Ideal Franchise Development Manager Candidate:

• The candidate MUST have a proven experience within Business Development or Strategic Sales roles.
• Have a strong understanding of the UK's travel, leisure, and entertainment sectors, with a strong network of contacts to match.
• Be a hungry driven salesperson who thrives on winning new business.
• Must have strong negotiation skills and be able to demonstrate delivering results.
• Must have experience influencing and negotiating with all level stakeholders and maintaining strong relationships.
• Have a structured approach with a clear view on hitting targets.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mikey at COREcruitment / mikey@corecruitment.com

Role:                     Franchise Development Manager

Location:             Hybrid (London HQ)

Salary:                 £60-70K + Benefits

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