Regional Business Development Manager

Office
Not aligned to specific channel

We have a great opportunity for a Regional Business Development Manager to join our client, a market-leading national franchise of installed bespoke makeovers. 

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom, M1

Covering Manchester/ Leeds/ Scotland

Position Overview:

To work in conjunction with the MD and Operations Director, to support and develop a network of franchisees, building effective long-term relationships with both franchisees and colleagues across the business. This role is responsible for ensuring the continued growth and business development of both, franchisee and the franchise network within a defined regional territory. This role will also involve developing, coaching, and supporting two Business Development Managers within the territory.

As a Regional Business Development Manager, you will need to;

  • Manage, motivate and coach colleagues and franchisees within the network
  • Ensure revenue and profit targets are exceeded by all territories under remit
  • Analysis of trading situation understanding the Franchisee’s profit and margins
  • Drive and support change initiatives with territory of responsibility
  • Coach and train both new/existing franchisees and direct reports (BDM’s) to ensure increased productivity
  • Ensure franchisees are working in accordance with the company standards and in line with the FA’s
  • Identifying blockages to business growth and developing strategies to achieve business growth and increased profitability
  • Communicate to internal and external customers, as well as colleagues, in a timely and professional manner whilst adhering to the company code of values
  • Provide the MD and Operations Director with updated reports, highlighting any areas of concern, whilst giving suggested solutions
  • Taking an active role in the development of any CRM systems, along with the delivery and coaching to the network
  • Working with the Operations Director to support any L&D proposals, along with taking an active role in delivering
  • Setting, developing and monitoring sales, growth and customer service in accordance with Franchise Agreement
  • Franchisee onboarding
  • Liaising and coordinating with the new Franchisee, Head Office and suppliers to achieve the following:
  • Overseeing assisting with setting up their new business
  • Attending all required induction training;
  • Providing training and support on site and as required at Head Office

Required Attributes:

  • Proven track record
  • A self-motivated person who is keen to learn and to share that learning with others
  • Must be comfortable with multitasking and able to work to deadlines
  • Knowledge of franchisee business models
  • Must be able to deal with people at all levels of seniority flexible in approach
  • Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and react promptly to potential problem
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • A high level of coaching and development skills

Education & Experience:

  • Previous experience within the kitchen industry desirable.
  • Relevant professional body qualification
  • A Level or equivalent education
  • Demonstrable business experience and commercial acumen.

Salary:

  • £55,000 - £64,000
  • Bonus Structure 
  • Company Car or Car Allowance
  • 23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Pension Scheme

RTW in the UK and full driving licence and satisfactory references required

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This vacancy is closed to applications.