JOB TITLE: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Location: Cambridge - Office based Monday to Friday.
Contract Type: Full-time.
Salary: £45,000 starting salary with individual and team performance bonuses.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 2 years experience in business development and/or operational management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with franchisees and stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse business performance data and provide support and recommendations.
• Marketing knowledge, particularly in local marketing, social media, and community engagement.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.
• Ability to work independently while being a key part of a collaborative team.
• Able to deliver results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Passion for grassroots football and community-based initiatives is a plus.
• The icing on the cake would be operational experience within a franchise company.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team and play a key role in ensuring the success and growth of our franchise network. This role will involve working closely with franchisees, providing business and operational support, and helping them to maximise their potential. The ideal candidate will have experience in business development, or operational management, with a passion for grassroots football and community-driven initiatives. The icing on the cake would be a candidate who has also worked within a franchise company.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Onboarding New Franchisees: Provide initial face-to-face training for franchisees.
• Franchisee Support & Business Development: Provide ongoing support to franchisees, helping them achieve business success through best practices, marketing strategies, and operational efficiency, following our tried and tested methods.
• Ongoing Training: Support ongoing training and development for franchisees through our online training platform. Ensuring that the franchise network are equipped with the relevant knowledge to deliver business results.
• Performance Monitoring and Interventions: Track and analyse franchisee performance, identifying areas for improvement and providing tailored support and timely interventions to enhance their success.
• Marketing & Community Engagement: Work with franchisees to develop their local marketing, ensuring they effectively promote their programmes and engage with their communities.
• Compliance & Brand Standards: Ensure franchisees adhere to Football Fun Factory’s operational and brand guidelines, maintaining the highest standards across all programmes.
• Regular Communication: Lead on outbound communications for franchisees, providing guidance, troubleshooting issues, and facilitating collaboration within the franchise network.
• Franchise Growth & Expansion: Support the recruitment of new franchisees by providing insights, testimonials, and showcasing our operational and business development support.