Job Description
We are looking for a smart and resourceful individual to join our great team; the role of Franchising and Business Development Officer.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree / HND.
- Relevant professional qualification/certification is a plus.
- Minimum of 3 years working experience in Franchising and Investment, Business Development or a similar role.
- Experience in a Retail chain or FMCG company with a good knowledge of franchise expansion and new site selection is highly preferable.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Finding and developing new franchisees. Ensuring franchise growth and expansion.
- Prepare and execute the marketing strategy for the Company's franchise opportunity: to attract new franchisees.
- Identify and research potential markets / sites to launch new franchise and retail expansion.
- Screen potential franchisee by analysing investment requirements, potential of franchisee, financials, franchisee experience and vision.
- Negotiating terms and conditions of each franchisee agreement.
- Develop sales and marketing tools, work out on sales promotional activities to support the franchisees.
- Offer continuous support to franchisees, to ensure the overall success of the company as well as the franchisee.
- Manage relations with landlords, mall management, and building management, developers, and leasing executives for all stores in Nigeria.
- Negotiate and review lease agreements, and other contractual agreements, as well as development of relevant agreements, procedures, reports and related documents.
- Perform other activities required to achieve the Franchising and Business Development goals.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Highly sociable and out-spoken with a pleasing personality.
- Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills.
- Analytical, versatile and strong knowledge of the economy.
- Excellent Negotiation and Marketing Skills.
- Excellent organizing skills and ability to multitask.
- Tech Savvy and Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.