Franchise Development Manager

1 week ago


Mangere East, New Zealand COUNTDOWN NZ SUPPORT Full time

Lead the development and execution of the Freshchoice business development strategy.
- Hybrid / flexible working and can be based either in Auckland or Christchurch
- Attractive base salary + vehicle + bonus + grocery discount + a suite of team benefits

**Ready to make an impact?
We’re looking for a Franchise Development Manager to join our team here in Auckland or in Christchurch reporting to our GM Franchise.

Joining us, you’ll be responsible for leading the development and execution of the Freshchoice business development strategy to ensure sustainable network growth and profitability in alignment with our overall organisational strategy.

**About the Role | Mō te Tūranga
You will serve as a brand ambassador for the Freshchoice franchise, promoting its values and objectives while taking the ownership of the franchise market planning and collaborating closely with the relevant stakeholders.

This position involves travelling across both the North and South Island.

You will also be responsible for:

- Overseeing and approving franchisee sales and transfers, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Providing training and facilitating the development of capabilities for new franchisees, ensuring their readiness and enhancing their potential for success.
- Leading the initiatives for capability building, performance management, and recognition programs within the franchise network.
- Collaborating with the Property & Site Acquisition team to align franchisees with suitable new store opportunities.
- Providing governance and oversight for format trials and test-and-learn initiatives.
- Monitor and drive refurbishment obligations end-to-end as needed.
- Lead negotiations and deal-making processes with franchisees, offering strategic incentives for unit growth, format trials, and refurbishments.
- Conduct thorough research on customer needs and market trends, utilizing data and insights to shape business development strategies.
- Integrate other franchise businesses to be implemented into the FreshChoice network, such as Lotto, NZ Post, cafes and other food options.

**About You | Mōu
You'll leverage your business acumen to drive results and make a significant impact to the business by bringing in your senior business development experience in a retail environment.

Travel will be required as part of the role.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring in:

- Prior experience working with Franchisees and/or high-volume retail operations.
- Proven ability to build strong business relationships being a sharp negotiator.
- Strategic thinker - can deliver for the now and plan innovatively for the future, inspiring others with your passion and vision

If you’re the sort of individual who strives to always do the right thing for customers, team, our communities, and our business then we ought to connect.

**Working with Woolworths NZ | Me mahi tahi tatou ki Woolworths NZ
Our purpose is to make Kiwis' lives a little better every day.

There is plenty of scope for new ideas, lots of room for you to add value, and importantly, you’ll be working with a business that touches the lives of three million New Zealanders a week. We offer a diverse range of career opportunities across our ecosystem.

Woolworths NZ
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Wholesale Distributors Limited (Super Value & Freshchoice)

We are proud to be a Work 180 endorsed employer for all women, view the great work we do here.

**Come as you are | Nau mai, whakatau mai
We’re an equal opportunity employer and are committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all.

**If you’re smart and good at what you do, let’s work together | Me mahi tahi tatou


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