Franchise Sales Manager - South

Job title: Franchise Sales Manager South Salary: £60,000 basic + Commission + Car allowance Hours: Mon to Friday 9am to 5pm. Due to the nature of the role flexibility is required as calls and meetings may need to take place on an evening. Working from home with expectation to travel within the regions and to meetings with prospective franchisees in Epsom Prestige Nursing & Care is fast approaching its 80th year of trading. Established in 1945 as a family-run business, Prestige Nursing & Care has grown to be a renowned Specialist Home Care provider, offering competent and compassionate care solutions to people of all age groups across the UK. Our dedicated team of Carers and Nurses are committed to ensuring care and support of the highest standards. We pride ourselves on ensuring that our wide range of services can be tailored to suit the needs of individuals. In January 2024 the decision was made to move Prestige Nursing & Care into a 100% franchised model, which includes selling its current network of company owned to potential franchise owners and the recruitment of new franchise territories. Prestige Nursing & Care was accredited in May 2024 as emerging with the BFA. Prestige Nursing & Care is proud to be able to offer to the market place a franchise where you can unlock the potential power of the brand within your local community, allowing you to build a highly valuable and esteemed business. The Franchise Sales Manager is responsible for the pro-active lead generation and the franchise recruitment process. You will identify suitable prospects and take them through the franchise recruitment process, from the initial qualification call through to them joining the network. This role ensures prospects are fully armed with all the information they need to enable them to make the decision to purchase the franchise, whilst ensuring all candidates meet the brand criteria and values. This is an exciting and new opportunity to be part of the developing franchise sales team. Main Responsibilities: Sell new franchise territories and franchise resales across the UK. Build strong relationships with media partners. Closely monitor enquiries to develop efficient recruitment marketing campaigns. Contact all sales leads with enthusiasm and knowledge. Provide prospective franchisees with brand information. Deliver inspiring PowerPoint presentations to prospects. Take the candidates through the sales process using the available tools. Present the Franchise Model with passion and knowledge. Full understanding of the Franchise Agreement. Have an in-depth understanding of the business plan and the financial model. Attend franchise shows, events and conferences. Be available to answer prospects questions via phone, email, webinars, and face-to-face meetings. Be able to travel to meet with prospects nationwide when necessary Contribute to sales team meetings and brand meetings which drive improvement. Develop strong and positive working relationships with all colleagues and departments. Any other reasonable duty that falls within your capabilities. Accountabilities: Achieve new lead number targets. Achieve new sale and resale targets. Ensure candidates are financially suitable and assist with funding applications, working closely with banks and other lenders. Take prompt and corrective action to reactive telephone calls, emails, and meetings. Work with marketing to write press releases, case studies and e-shots to place on our database and relevant platforms. Proactively generate sales leads personally using social media and personal networking. Person Specification: Essential Experience in recruiting business owners and/or senior positions within a business. A background in recruitment and or sales. Understanding of self-employment and starting up a business. Franchise knowledge. Strong communication skills. IT literate (Microsoft Office) Desirable Previously worked in health & social care but not essential What we offer: A competitive salary 28 days annual leave (includes Bank Holidays) increasing every year by 1 to the maximum of 33 days over 5 years' service. An additional day off for your Birthday Blue Light Card Refer with the Care Friends mobile app and earn extra money Cycle to Work scheme for our Head Office, Regional and Branch colleagues Long Service Awards Workplace Pension Employee assistance programme (EAP) - confidential phone line and online support and resources available to you and your loved ones 24/7 A range of Family Friendly Benefits - designed to offer you more support, flexibility, and additional time off when you most need it. Supportive working environment with ongoing learning and development opportunities. A friendly, agile and flexible working culture Please note: In line with CQC & Care Inspectorate regulations, we require and will undertake a basic DBS/PVG, Right to Work, Reference and Employment History checks in line with Government guidelines and safer recruitment best practice. Whilst we endeavour to keep the recruitment process as short as possible, due to the nature of these important checks there may be extension to timelines. All our clients are equally entitled to have their needs met in a safe, fair and balanced way. Prestige Nursing & Care colleagues are responsible for promoting Equal Opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any client or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, identity or any other perceived difference. We reserve the right to close this position early. #INDHP24 TPBN1_UKTJ