Franchise Manager

South Asian Foods Corporation; Zone 11 Valasaravakkam; On-site; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

South Asian Foods Corporation in Chennai is seeking a dynamic Franchise Manager to handle pre-sales activities and manage franchise acquisition through effective lead handling and cold calling. You will convert leads into franchise partnerships, explain business opportunities, and coordinate onboarding processes.

The role requires 3-6 years of experience in franchise sales or business development, with strong communication and Tamil/Hindi/English language skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field is required.
• Hindi language is mandatory.
• 3–6 years of experience in Franchise Sales, Pre-Sales or Business Development.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound and outbound calls related to franchise opportunities.
• Perform cold calling to prospective franchise partners and generate interest.
• Manage and nurture company-generated leads and follow-ups.
• Explain franchise models, investments, ROI, and business opportunities to clients.
• Conduct pre-sales discussions and schedule meetings with prospects.
• Coordinate with internal departments for onboarding of new partners.
• Maintain daily reports of calls, follow-ups and conversions.
• Build relationships with potential investors and partners.
• Achieve monthly sales and conversion targets.

Skills

Strong communication

Convincing & presentation

Franchise sales

Lead follow-up

Target oriented

MS Excel & CRM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing

Tools

MS Excel

CRM tools

Email communication

Job description

Job Description:

Franchise Manager South Asian Foods CorporationPosition:

Department: Pre- Sales / Business Development

Location: Chennai

Experience Required: 3-6 Years

About the Role:We are looking for a dynamic and result-oriented Franchise Manager to handle pre-sales activities and manage franchise acquisition through effective lead handling and cold calling. The candidate will be responsible for converting company-generated leads into successful franchise partnerships by explaining business opportunities, maintaining follow-ups, and coordinating the onboarding process.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle inbound and outbound calls related to franchise business opportunities.
• Perform cold calling to prospective franchise partners and generate interest in the brand.
• Manage and nurture company-generated leads effectively.
• Explain franchise models, investment details, ROI, and business opportunities to potential clients.
• Conduct pre-sales discussions and schedule meetings with interested prospects.
• Maintain regular follow-ups with leads until closure.
• Coordinate with internal departments for smooth onboarding of new franchise partners.
• Maintain daily reports of calls, follow-ups, and conversions.
• Build strong relationships with potential franchise investors and business partners.
• Achieve monthly franchise sales and conversion targets.

Required Skills

• Strong communication.
• Excellent convincing and presentation abilities.
• Good knowledge of franchise sales and business development.
• Ability to handle multiple leads and maintain follow-up records.
• Target-oriented and self-motivated approach.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, CRM tools, and email communication.

Qualification

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
• Hindi - Mandatory

Experience

• 3-6 years of experience in Franchise Sales, Pre-Sales, or Business Development.
• Experience in handling franchise leads and cold calling is mandatory.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong interpersonal skills with a professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Tamil and English is mandatory; candidates must additionally know at least one of the following languages Hindi, Telugu, or Kannada or Malayalam as client handling will be assigned based on the language(s) known.