Franchise Development Manager for Accident Repair Group East Midlands Basic Salary circa £42,500, plus bonus Monday to Friday role 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays This is a National role, and my client is looking for someone based in the East Midlands Our client is a large Accident Repair / Smart Repair Group, who are represented all across the UK They are looking for a Franchise Development Manager to drive the business forward. This Franchise Development Manager role is responsible for expanding the company’s franchise network by identifying and recruiting new franchisees. Involving developing marketing strategies to generate leads, supporting existing franchisees to enhance their business performance, and ensuring a smooth onboarding process for new franchisees. The Franchise Development Manager role will be to deliver and/or organise technical training and support to the wider business network. The ideal candidate will have extensive SMART repair experience and alloy wheel experience. Benefits the successful Franchise Development Manager will receive: A Basic Salary of around £42,500 Bonus available 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Additional holidays per year due to company closures (extra to annual leave) Work for one of the UK's leading accident repair groups The successful Franchise Development Manager will have: Extensive SMART repair and Alloy Wheel Repair Experience Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to analyse data and generate actionable insights. Experience in franchise development, lead generation, and relationship management, along with a proven track record of achieving sales targets. Strong organisational and time management skills. Roles and responsibilities of a Franchise Development Manager with our client: Conduct market research to identify potential franchise opportunities and leads. Develop and implement marketing campaigns to attract new franchisees. Maintain regular communication with current franchise owners to provide support and motivation. Organise training sessions and workshops to ensure franchisees are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge. Oversee the recruitment process, including screening candidates and conducting interviews. Collaborate with other departments to align franchise development strategies with overall business goals. Monitor franchise performance and provide guidance to improve operational efficiency and profitability. Prepare reports on recruitment metrics and franchise performance for management review. This is fantastic opportunity with a leading company. It is a National role with a large company, so there will be extensive travel involved, with overnight stays as required. If this Franchise Development Manager vacancy interests you or if you would like to find out about other Motor Trade Jobs in the East Midlands, please contact Sam Butcher at Perfect Placement now Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants all share a passion for finding our job seekers the best jobs in the Automotive Industry. So, if you are looking to improve your career and want to hear about more Motor Trade Jobs in your local area, please contact us today. ''