Franchise Sales Manager in Woodley

Southern Fried Chicken is a fast-growing global QSR brand, renowned for its bold flavours and iconic brand identity. We are seeking a sales-driven, results-oriented Franchise Sales & Development Manager to lead and accelerate our expansion across the UK and international markets.

This is a highly sales-focused role, ideal for someone who thrives on identifying new business opportunities, converting leads, and building strong franchise partnerships that drive commercial success. While primarily office-based, the role involves occasional travel to engage directly with prospective franchisees, investors, and key stakeholders.

• Proactively identify and pursue new franchise opportunities across the UK and international markets.
• Generate qualified leads through networking, events, referrals, and digital channels.
• Qualify prospects, present the franchise offering effectively, and manage the full sales pipeline through to contract signing.
• Negotiate terms and agreements that align with brand standards and commercial objectives.
• Develop and implement targeted sales strategies to expand Southern Fried Chicken’s franchise footprint.
• Collaborate closely with the marketing team on campaigns and promotional initiatives to attract high-quality franchise partners.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging growth opportunities to continually refine sales strategy.
• Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with both prospective and existing franchise investors.
• Serve as the primary point of contact throughout the sales journey and onboarding process, ensuring a seamless and positive experience.
• Assess the financial viability of potential franchisees and evaluate proposed locations.
• Review business plans and collaborate on financial projections to ensure sustainable, profitable franchise growth.
• Work closely with operations and training teams to ensure smooth transitions from contract signing to store opening.
• Maintain ongoing visibility during the initial stages of franchisee development to support successful launches.
• Represent Southern Fried Chicken at industry expos, franchise shows, and networking events to actively promote brand growth.
• Ensure all new franchise partners are fully aligned with the brand’s standards, vision, and values.
• Collaborate in formulating, proposing, and refining marketing campaigns aligned with sales objectives and franchise growth.
• Share insights from franchisee prospects to help tailor marketing messaging and positioning.
• Ensure all marketing materials and campaigns maintain consistency with Southern Fried Chicken’s brand identity and values.
• Participate in market research and competitor analysis to identify new opportunities for brand positioning.
• Provide feedback on marketing collateral effectiveness from a sales and franchisee perspective.

• Proven track record in franchise sales, business development, or B2B sales (experience in food service or retail is a plus).
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a genuine passion for growing brands.
• Strong understanding of franchise business models, commercial structures, and contract negotiations.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and confident managing a complex sales pipeline.
• Demonstrated commercial acumen and strategic thinking ability.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Proficiency in CRM platforms, Microsoft Office, and sales analytics tools.

If you are a motivated sales professional passionate about building high-impact franchise networks, this is your opportunity to make a global mark with an iconic brand.