Junior Franchise Development Manager | Cape Town

The Recruitment Council; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Franchise Development Manager in Cape Town. The role involves driving growth within franchises, managing relationships with franchisees and advisers, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have a business-related qualification and at least 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in business development and client service. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team in a client-first environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in business development, client service, or management.
• Proven track record with financial advisers in a franchise environment.
• Understanding of financial planning and practice management.

Responsibilities

• Drive and support business development within franchises.
• Build relationships with franchisees and financial advisers.
• Ensure compliance training and auditing of franchisees.

Skills

Client service

Business development

Relationship management

Compliance and risk management

Financial planning knowledge

Education

Business related qualification (NQF Level 6)

RE1 and RE5

CFP preferred

Job description

SUMMARY :

Junior Franchise Development Manager | Cape Town

POSITION INFO : Growth Enablement

Vesting new franchises and financial advisers

Driving and supporting business development within the franchises

Identifying opportunities for revenue growth

Initiating and driving projects related to new opportunities

Providing guidance and support on and advice best practices

Managing and supporting change within the business in terms of software implementation, process standardisation and optimisation, provider reviews etc.

Relationship Management

Driving connection between Consult Head Office and the franchises

Building and maintaining relationships with the franchisees and financial advisers

Supporting the Consult growth targets

Managing and monitoring the activities of financial advisers

Building and maintaining partnerships with relevant stakeholders to unpack business priorities and requirements

Participating and contributing to the Consult culture by building rewarding relationships, facilitating feedback and providing exception client service

Engaging regularly with product providers to build sustainable partnerships

Governance and Licence Management

Ensuring compliance training and auditing of franchisees and advisers in conjunction with advice and licence specialist

Monitoring the adherence to risk management and compliance processes and taking timeous action where appropriate

Investigating reported acts of wilful non-compliance to policies, practices and regulations and reporting on findings

Identifying compliance or advice related risks to franchises and our licence and acting whilst providing feedback on findings

The successful incumbent must be able to align to a principals-based environment and work in a culture that stands for the following principles –

Client First

Integrity and fairness

Objectivity

Competence

Confidentiality

Diligence

Transparency

Professionalism

Qualifications

Business related qualification e.g. , risk management, marketing or industry-related qualification (NQF Level 6)

RE1 and RE5 essential

CFP preferred?

Qualified KI

Experience

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the industry preferably in business development, client service and or management

Proven track record working with financial advisers in a franchise environment preferable

Sound knowledge and understanding of financial planning and practice management

Other

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to travel regularly