Details:
- Salary: £52,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Warrington Cheshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Business Development Manager
Northwest | £52,000-£55,000 DOE + 15% Bonus + £4,000 Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
UK Wide / Hybrid - 1 day a week in the office based in Warrington, Cheshire
We are partnering with a well-established and highly respected national franchise organisation within the care sector to recruit an experienced Business Development Consultant to support the ongoing growth and performance of its franchise network.
This is a commercially focused, relationship-led role supporting business owners to grow profitable, sustainable businesses while maintaining exceptional operational and service standards.
The successful candidate will combine strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence, coach and challenge franchise owners in a supportive and constructive way.
You will manage a portfolio of franchise businesses across the UK, acting as a trusted advisor and key relationship manager. The role focuses on driving revenue growth, improving operational performance, increasing client acquisition and supporting franchise owners to build high-performing teams.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a consultative, multi-site environment and thrives on helping business owners succeed.
Business Development Manager Responsibilities:
Support franchise owners to achieve profitable and sustainable business growth
Drive improvements in revenue, client numbers and service delivery
Coach and support owners on sales performance, conversion and business development activity
Review business performance using financial and operational data
Support owners with forecasting, budgeting and business planning
Influence and challenge stakeholders appropriately to drive accountability and performance
Share best practice across the franchise network
Support recruitment and retention strategies
Work collaboratively with operational, marketing and training teams
Deliver workshops, strategy sessions and performance improvement meetings
Support community engagement and local referral network development
Ensure alignment with brand standards and operational expectations
About You
We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience operating within a franchise, multi-site or business consulting environment.
You will ideally demonstrate:
Strong relationship management and influencing skills
Commercial awareness and financial understanding
Experience supporting or coaching business owners
Confidence working with KPIs, forecasting and business performance data
A consultative and solutions-focused approach
Resilience and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Previous experience of running your own business or working within a franchise model would be highly advantageous.
Business Development Manager Benefits
Salary of £52,000-£55,000
15% annual bonus
£4,000 car allowance
8% employer pension contribution
Private healthcare for family members
Death in service cover
Wellness allowance
Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Additional holiday purchase scheme
Quarterly paid volunteering day
Hybrid working model
Location & Travel
Hybrid working
One day per week in the Warrington office
Regular UK travel and occasional overnight stays required
If you are commercially driven, relationship-focused and passionate about supporting business owners to achieve growth and success, we would love to hear from you.
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