Network Sales Team Leader

Our client under three distinct brands about 2,500 locations operating in 47 countries. They endeavour to commit to their people by providing exciting opportunities for development whilst ensuring we maintain a people-focused culture.

Job Overview

We are now looking for a Network Sales Team Leader. You will be responsible for providing day-to-day leadership and management to the franchise network in your territory

As an integral member of the team, you will be responsible for:

* Supporting assigned franchises within your territory with sales coaching and sales prospecting throughout the whole sales process, including finding leads, first contact, follow up, getting a meeting, and closing deals
* Establishing the business objectives of the Franchisees by reviewing targets and monitor the P&L of the Franchisees monthly, in order to increase profitability.
* Collaborating with Marketing Department to launch new service/products, monitoring KPIs and revenues growth
* Coaching and mentoring Franchisees to grow revenue streams, secure new contracts and increase sales.
* Giving operational advice and practical assistance
* Carrying out Business Quality Assessments and assist the franchisee to achieve compliance and advise where required

Skills and Experience required:
* Experience in a similar role with a clear track record of managing direct or indirect sales networks
* Ability to manage internal and external stakeholders to positively influence and build strong mutually beneficial relationships
* Strategic thinking and business acumen - understanding markets, trends and competition; ability to be critically selective of what data to source and develop
* Good working knowledge use of Excel and MS Office
* Exceptional project management skills; able to work independently on multiple assignments while maintaining high quality and timely results
* Innovation attitude: thinking outside of the box, introducing new solutions and new processes to enable franchisees to become more productive
* Good time management and effective communication skills
* Demonstrated ability to negotiate
* Available to travel on average 3 days a week

Salary and Benefits:

* £45,000 to £50,000
* Plus 10% Bonus
* £6,000 Car Allowance
* 21 Days holiday to start plus Bank Holidays
* Plus 1 day off for Volunteering
* Pension