Franchise Manager

A Franchise Development Manager identifies, recruits, and supports new franchisees to expand a company's brand and network. Key responsibilities include lead generation, conducting market analysis, negotiating agreements, managing the onboarding process, providing training, and ensuring franchisee compliance with company standards and quality. Qualifications typically include a bachelor's degree in business or a related field, several years of experience in franchise or business development, and strong sales, communication, and analytical skills.

*Key Responsibilities*

Franchise Recruitment & Sales:

Identify potential franchisees through market research and targeted campaigns, present franchise opportunities, and negotiate agreements.

Business Planning:

Develop business plans for expansion and help new franchisees create plans for their operations.

Onboarding & Training:

Manage the entire recruitment process, from initial selection to training new franchisees on business policies, procedures, and brand standards.

Market Analysis:

Conduct research to identify high-potential markets and understand consumer preferences and competitor strategies to guide expansion efforts.

Relationship Management:

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing franchise partners, providing ongoing support and guidance.

Compliance & Quality Assurance:

Ensure new and existing franchisees adhere to company operational standards, branding guidelines, and legal policies.

Performance Tracking:

Monitor the performance of franchise locations to ensure they meet company goals and maintain high customer service standards.

Marketing Support:

Collaborate with marketing teams to ensure consistent brand messaging and support the development of marketing initiatives for franchise locations.

Qualifications & Skills

*Education:*

A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, Sales, or a related field is typically required.

*Experience:*

1-10 years of experience in franchise development, business development, or a related role.

*Special Skills:*

Strong sales and negotiation skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and analytical abilities.

Knowledge of franchise development processes and best practices.

Ability to conduct market analysis and develop business strategies.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships.

Other:

Willingness to travel is often required for this role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person