At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage franchise inquiries and guide prospects through the sales journey.
- Company: Join a leading franchising organisation with a global presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, uncapped commission, and remote work flexibility.
- Other info: Remote role with travel opportunities across the UK and beyond.
- Why this job: Help entrepreneurs achieve their dreams while building valuable relationships.
- Qualifications: Sales experience is essential; franchise development experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
United Franchise Group™ (UFG) is one of the world's leading franchising organisations, with an award-winning portfolio of brands spanning business services, retail, food & beverage, and consulting. With more than 1,600 franchise locations across 60 countries, UFG has decades of experience developing successful brands and supporting entrepreneurs around the world. Our franchisee-first philosophy, proven systems, and commitment to long-term growth have made us a trusted leader in international franchising. As we continue our expansion throughout the region, we're looking for an ambitious Franchise Development Manager to help drive the next phase of our growth.
About the Role
As Franchise Development Manager, you will be responsible for managing prospective franchisees throughout the sales journey—from initial enquiry through to qualification and discovery. You'll engage with inbound enquiries, re-activate dormant leads, nurture qualified prospects, and confidently present our franchise opportunities. You'll also be proactive in generating your own pipeline by networking within the business community, attending events, and identifying new franchise prospects. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys consultative selling, building relationships, and helping entrepreneurs find the right business opportunity.
Competitive base salary with strong, uncapped commission program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Respond promptly to all franchise enquiries.
- Qualify prospective franchisees and assess their suitability.
- Present UFG's franchise opportunities through virtual and face-to-face meetings.
- Re-engage inactive leads and nurture warm prospects through the sales process.
- Generate new leads through networking, referrals, exhibitions, and local business development.
- Conduct discovery meetings and support candidates through the franchise recruitment process.
- Travel with qualified candidates to visit existing franchise locations where appropriate.
- Represent UFG at trade shows, franchise exhibitions, and industry events.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- A confident and professional communicator.
- Comfortable spending a significant portion of the day on the phone and in virtual meetings.
- Self-driven, proactive, and capable of achieving high targets.
- Organised, resilient, and able to manage multiple prospects simultaneously.
- Passionate about helping entrepreneurs achieve business ownership.
Experience & Requirements:
- Proven experience in sales is essential.
- Experience in franchise development or franchising is highly advantageous.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Strong presentation and relationship-building skills.
- Willingness to travel throughout the UK, Ireland, and occasionally internationally.
Location
This is a remote (work-from-home) position based in the UK. Applicants should be able to travel to London for internal meetings as required. Regular travel throughout the UK and Ireland—and occasional international travel—will also form part of the role for prospect meetings, franchise tours, exhibitions, conferences, and company events.
Franchise Development Manager employer: United Franchise Group
United Franchise Group™ (UFG) is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and success of its employees while fostering a supportive and dynamic work culture. As a Franchise Development Manager, you will benefit from a competitive salary and uncapped commission structure, alongside opportunities for professional development through networking and industry events. With a franchisee-first philosophy and a commitment to innovation, UFG empowers its team members to make a meaningful impact in the world of franchising, all from the comfort of a remote work environment in the UK.
