Business Development Manager

About the Role

RANA TRADERS 1 LTD T/A NAFEES BAKERS is a growing bakery business with an established franchise network. We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Franchise \& Business Development Manager to support our existing franchisees and help expand the Nafees Bakers brand into new locations.

This is a hands\-on role involving franchise development, franchisee support, business development and relationship management.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new franchise opportunities across the UK.


• Manage enquiries from prospective franchisees from initial contact through to onboarding.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing franchisees.


• Visit franchise outlets regularly and provide business support.


• Monitor franchisee performance and identify opportunities for improvement and growth.


• Support franchisees with sales, customer service, marketing and business development.


• Identify suitable locations and commercial opportunities for new franchise outlets.


• Develop relationships with potential franchise partners, landlords, agents and other stakeholders.


• Present the Nafees Bakers franchise opportunity to prospective franchisees.


• Support franchisees throughout the opening and development of their businesses.


• Ensure franchisees understand and maintain agreed brand and operational standards.


• Monitor market trends and identify opportunities for business expansion.


• Prepare reports and provide regular updates to senior management.


• Maintain accurate records of franchise prospects, franchisees and business opportunities.


• Work closely with management and other departments to support the overall growth of the business.

• Previous experience in franchise management, business development, sales, account management or a similar commercial role.


• Experience working with franchisees or multi\-site businesses is desirable.


• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship\-building skills.


• Commercially aware with a strong understanding of business development.


• Confident dealing with business owners and senior decision\-makers.


• Highly organised with excellent time\-management skills.


• Proactive, self\-motivated and target\-driven.


• Strong problem\-solving and decision\-making abilities.


• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM systems.


• Willingness to travel to franchise locations and prospective sites.


• Full UK driving licence.

• Competitive salary based on experience.


• UK Sponsorship


• Performance\-related incentives.


• Opportunity to work with a growing bakery franchise business.


• Career development opportunities.


• A varied role with significant responsibility.


• Supportive and professional working environment.


• The opportunity to contribute directly to the expansion of the Nafees Bakers franchise network.

Work Location: In person

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