Franchise Business Development Manager

Franchise Business Development ManagerNorth of England/ Scotland£50k plus bonusAre you an experienced Business Development Manager with a strong understanding of the franchising sector? We're looking for a commercially focused professional to support and grow our clients franchise network across the North of England.Covering a territory from Sheffield to Scotland, you'll ideally be based in the Manchester or Liverpool area and be comfortable with regular travel, including occasional overnight stays.The RoleAs the key link between Franchise Business Owners and Head Office, you'll drive franchise performance, profitability, and operational excellence. Working closely with franchisees from onboarding through to ongoing development, you'll provide coaching, commercial guidance, and strategic support to help businesses achieve sustainable growth.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport and develop Franchise Business Owners to maximise performance and profitabilityAnalyse business performance, KPIs, sales activity, and financial resultsDevelop business plans and drive growth initiativesIdentify and support underperforming franchisees through improvement plansCoach and mentor franchisees, sharing best practice across the networkSupport new franchise launches and onboarding activitiesEnsure compliance with brand standards, systems, and operational processesCollaborate with Marketing, Finance, and Operations teams to deliver strategic objectivesAbout YouProven experience in franchise business development, franchise operations, or multi-site business managementStrong commercial and financial acumen with P&L experienceExcellent relationship-building, coaching, and influencing skillsHighly analytical with the ability to turn data into actionComfortable working autonomously across a large geographic areaFull UK driving licence and right to work in the UKThis is an excellent opportunity to join a growing franchise organisation where you can make a significant impact on franchisee success and network growth.TPBN1_UKTJ