Business Development Manager

Business Development Manager

Northwest | £52,000-£55,000 DOE + 15% Bonus + £4,000 Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

UK Wide / Hybrid - 1 day a week in the office based in Warrington, Cheshire

We are partnering with a well-established and highly respected national franchise organisation within the care sector to recruit an experienced Business Development Consultant to support the ongoing growth and performance of its franchise network.

This is a commercially focused, relationship-led role supporting business owners to grow profitable, sustainable businesses while maintaining exceptional operational and service standards.

The successful candidate will combine strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence, coach and challenge franchise owners in a supportive and constructive way.

You will manage a portfolio of franchise businesses across the UK, acting as a trusted advisor and key relationship manager. The role focuses on driving revenue growth, improving operational performance, increasing client acquisition and supporting franchise owners to build high-performing teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a consultative, multi-site environment and thrives on helping business owners succeed.

Business Development Manager Responsibilities:

• Support franchise owners to achieve profitable and sustainable business growth

• Drive improvements in revenue, client numbers and service delivery

• Coach and support owners on sales performance, conversion and business development activity

• Review business performance using financial and operational data

• Support owners with forecasting, budgeting and business planning

• Influence and challenge stakeholders appropriately to drive accountability and performance

• Share best practice across the franchise network

• Support recruitment and retention strategies

• Work collaboratively with operational, marketing and training teams

• Deliver workshops, strategy sessions and performance improvement meetings

• Support community engagement and local referral network development

• Ensure alignment with brand standards and operational expectations

About You

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience operating within a franchise, multi-site or business consulting environment.

You will ideally demonstrate:

• Strong relationship management and influencing skills

• Commercial awareness and financial understanding

• Experience supporting or coaching business owners

• Confidence working with KPIs, forecasting and business performance data

• A consultative and solutions-focused approach

• Resilience and the ability to manage multiple priorities

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Previous experience of running your own business or working within a franchise model would be highly advantageous.

Business Development Manager Benefits

• Salary of £52,000-£55,000

• 15% annual bonus

• £4,000 car allowance

• 8% employer pension contribution

• Private healthcare for family members

• Death in service cover

• Wellness allowance

• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Additional holiday purchase scheme

• Quarterly paid volunteering day

• Hybrid working model

Location & Travel

• Hybrid working

• One day per week in the Warrington office

• Regular UK travel and occasional overnight stays required

If you are commercially driven, relationship-focused and passionate about supporting business owners to achieve growth and success, we would love to hear from you.

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