Our client, a large-format franchise retailer, is seeking an experienced business executive to head up the recruitment of new franchisees.

The company

Established over 30 years ago, my client is an Australian owned company with a network of 47 highly successful and profitable franchise businesses across a number of states. Each franchise is independently owned and operated, with head office providing sales, marketing, design and business operations support. Investing in the growth of this network, they are now hiring a new National Franchise Business Development Manager to drive further expansion.

The role

Reporting to the General Manager, the prime focus of the role is recruitment of new franchise partners. This is a highly autonomous role in a flat management structure.

Specifically, your time will be spent:

• Develop and implement the Franchise recruitment strategy
• Lead generation, follow up and reporting progress
• Relationship building with all stakeholders - potential franchisees, existing franchisees and Franchising team
• Work closely with the Property and Leasing Manager
• Regular interstate travel

The person

** Must have experience in large-format retail franchising, either in a recruitment or management capacity **

• Strong sales acumen with a solid track record of winning business
• Great interpersonal skills - ability to work with people from different backgrounds and build relationships with multiple stakeholders. Happy to be on the ground talking with people
• Long-term partnership mindset - focused on long-term feasibility, NOT just quick wins
• Positive outlook, adds value to the business and the team
• Working from a home base, this position can be based in Sydney or Melbourne
• Willing and able to travel often as required

To apply click APPLY NOW, attach a Word resume quoting reference 8804 and your application will be directed to Honor Makita (honorm@tshr.com.au)