SE UK Franchise Growth & Performance Partner

Bright & Beautiful; Brackley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bright & Beautiful is seeking a Business Development Manager to act as the primary link between Franchise Business Owners and Head Office across the South East of England. You will drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence within the franchise network without direct sales, supporting onboarding, launch, and ongoing development.

The role requires strong data analysis, KPI monitoring, and the ability to partner with franchisees to deliver robust business plans and timely performance

Qualifications

• Franchising background and/or experience of multi-site operations.
• Proven experience in Business Development, Sales, or Commercial Leadership.
• Strong background in business planning, data analysis, and performance management.
• Demonstrable P&L and commercial acumen.
• Experience working cross-functionally (Marketing, Finance, Operations).
• Confident using CRM systems, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Analyse Franchisee businesses with a strong focus on profit, margin, and efficiency.
• Partner with Franchisees to develop and deliver robust business plans.
• Monitor KPIs, sales pipelines, and operational performance to drive growth.
• Proactively manage underperformance with early intervention and turnaround planning.
• Build and review financial models, P&Ls, and performance dashboards.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency.
• Provide meaningful insight and analysis to support Franchisee decision‑making.
• Prepare reports for Senior Management highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support new Franchisees through training, launch, and early development.
• Oversee setup activities including vehicles, uniforms, stationery, and systems.
• Support transitions of cluster areas into successful Franchisee operations.
• Accompany Franchisees on customer appointments where appropriate.

Skills

Franchising background

Business Development

Data analysis

P&L awareness

CRM systems

UK driving licence

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM systems

Teams

Job description

Bright & Beautiful is seeking a Business Development Manager to act as the primary link between Franchise Business Owners and Head Office across the South East of England. You will drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence within the franchise network without direct sales, supporting onboarding, launch, and ongoing development.

The role requires strong data analysis, KPI monitoring, and the ability to partner with franchisees to deliver robust business plans and timely performance