Head - Franchisee - Retail

Key responsibilities:

- Franchise recruitment and management: Identify, pitch, and onboard new franchisees for stores (EBOs/MBOs) in a specific region.

- Sales and performance management: Drive the sales performance of the entire franchise network within the region to meet and exceed revenue goals.

- Business development: Find new retailers to stock the brand's products and help existing franchisees grow their business.

- Market analysis: Stay informed about market trends, identify new growth opportunities, and address potential problems with strategic solutions.

- Operational support: Guide franchisees through the entire process, including property selection, legalities, layout, hiring, and training, to ensure a successful store launch.

- Reporting and forecasting: Generate regular sales reports, forecast future sales, and provide insights to senior management on performance and areas for improvement.

- Brand advocacy: Act as the brand ambassador, representing the company and its products to potential and existing franchisees.

Qualifications and skills:

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

- Experience: Minimum of 5-10 years of experience in franchise sales, business development, or retail sales, ideally within the apparel/fashion industry. A proven track record of meeting sales targets is essential.

- Sales and negotiation: Strong negotiation, persuasion, and closing skills.

- Communication: Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

- Analytical: Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making