• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head of Franchise & Partnerships


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Sales / Marketing / Retail / Business Development 
  

Job Description

• The successful candidate will serve as a strategic investment advisor to prospective franchise and distributorship investors, providing expert guidance and support.


• Oversee the management of a diverse portfolio of franchise and distributorship brands, collaborating with a network of independent brokers and a dedicated team of support professionals to drive business growth and success."

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth by strategically managing new and existing leads for franchise and distributorship investments


• Prepare and present regular investment update reports to stakeholders


• Develop and maintain a comprehensive investor database, providing ongoing updates and support


• Offer expert advisory services to prospective investors, guiding their investment decisions


• Serve as an account manager for designated franchise brands, meeting targeted expectations


• Conduct site visits and tours with potential investors, showcasing franchisors' outlets


• Identify and recruit brokers to promote franchise sales, training and onboarding them on role expectations


• Manage retainer relationships with investment advisory fee-paying clients


• Maintain updated investment prospectuses for franchise and distributorship brands


• Collaborate with digital marketing and franchise brokers to execute successful investment promotion activities


• Organize investment and networking events (e.g., Franchise Matchmaking Forum, Business Exhibitions, Investor's Forum) to drive franchise sales, fundraising, and partnerships


• Provide leadership and strategic direction to support consultants, ensuring team productivity and high-quality work


• Foster collaboration with team members to achieve consistent results


• Meet targets measured by franchise/distributorship investment sales, revenue growth, and client satisfaction KPIs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in business development.


• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding business development targets.


• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field.


• Strong experience in business development and HNI relationship management.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to develop and foster positive relationships with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel, Word).


• Strong commercial acumen and financial analysis skills.


• Demonstrated high-level analytical & problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze complex sets of data and develop compelling investment pitches.


• Possession of an MBA or relevant master’s degree is an advantage.


• Salary, incentives, commissions and benefits are very attractive.