Sales Manager
About the Role
Our Client is Hiring: Franchise Acquisition Manager We are looking for a driven and result-oriented professional to lead franchise acquisition, partner onboarding, and business expansion initiatives. The role requires strong sales acumen, relationship management, and operational execution skills. 🔹 Key Responsibilities 1. Franchise Acquisition & Sales Drive high-quality sign-ups by aggressively following up on leads provided by the central team. Proactively identify and generate new leads through market research and networking. Deliver compelling sales pitches to convert prospects into franchise partners. 2. Partner Onboarding & Operationalization Ensure timely operationalization of new partners. Achieve revenue targets aligned with partner onboarding milestones. Maintain excellence in the transition and onboarding process. Guide prospective partners in identifying suitable properties as per company criteria. Ensure timely collection of franchise fees. Coordinate billing of furniture and equipment required for operational readiness. Provide franchise manuals and necessary documentation for setup within defined timelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support partners until inauguration. Enable partners with sourcing of mandated welcome kits for launch. 3. Pre-Launch Marketing & Business Generation Coordinate with the marketing team to identify effective areas and tools for visibility and lead generation. Ensure all POP (Point of Purchase) materials are deployed as per pre-sign-off discussions. 4. Sales Administration & Compliance Manage and update the Lead Management System regularly. Adhere to daily market visit targets and reporting norms. Maintain daily visit reports and manage the sales funnel effectively. Validate KYC documents of prospective partners and coordinate with Head Office for MOU and agreement sign-off. 🔹 Qualifications Essential: Graduate with 5–8 years of experience in franchise acquisition and deal-making. Desirable: MBA in Sales & Marketing with 4–6 years of experience in education, retail, or franchising. 🔹 Competencies Functional Skills Strong sales knowledge with influencing and convincing abilities. High result orientation and self-management skills. Proactive approach with strong problem-solving capabilities. Customer-centric mindset with strong client relationship management skills.
Requirements
Behavioral Skills Strong interpersonal influence. “Can-do” attitude with high agility. Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Self-starter with strong accountability and ownership.