Franchise Manager

Job Summary

The Franchise Manager will be responsible for identifying, recruiting, onboarding, and supporting franchise partners while ensuring compliance with company standards. The role includes franchise sales, business development, training, operational support, revenue growth, and maintaining long-term relationships with franchisees.

Key Responsibilities

- Franchise Development
- Identify and generate qualified franchise leads.
- Conduct franchise presentations and business meetings.
- Explain business models to franchise.
- Achieve monthly and annual franchise sales targets.
- Franchise Operations regular monitoring
- Assist franchisees in setting up their business.
- Ensure adherence to company SOPs and brand guidelines.
- Monitor franchise performance and operational standards.
- Conduct induction and operational training.
- Train franchise teams on sales, customer service, and technical procedures.
- Organize periodic refresher training programs.
- Resolve franchisee operational issues promptly.
- Develop expansion strategies for recent territories.
- Analyze market trends and competitor activities.
- Build relationships with investors, channel partners, and corporate clients.
- Participate in exhibitions, trade shows, and franchise expos.
- Coordinate local marketing campaigns.
- Support franchisees in lead generation activities.
- Monitor marketing ROI.




- Assist in digital marketing initiatives for franchise growth.
- Review franchise profitability.
- Assist franchisees in preparing business plans and financial projections.
- Prepare periodic management reports.
- Ensure compliance with franchise agreements.
- Maintain documentation and records.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.

- MBA preferred.
- 5 -10 years of experience in Dealership, franchise development or business development.
- Experience in Solar, EV Charging, Renewable Energy, Retail, or FMCG is preferred.

Skills Required

- Franchise sales and business development
- Negotiation and closing skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Leadership and relationship management
- Financial analysis and budgeting
- CRM software proficiency
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Project coordination
- Problem-solving and decision-making

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Number of franchisees appointed
- Franchise sales revenue
- Territory expansion
- Franchisee satisfaction score
- Franchise operational compliance
- Revenue growth
- Franchise retention rate
- Time taken for franchise onboarding

Preferred Industry

- Rooftop Solar
- EV Charging Infrastructure
- Renewable Energy
- Electrical Equipment
- Retail Franchise
- Automobile Dealerships

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