Franchise Sales and Business Development Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 27 April 2026
LOCATION
Not specified
TYPE
Other
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Franchising
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SKILLS

Franchise Sales Business Development Sales Management Client Relationship Management Market Analysis Negotiation Business Planning Team Leadership

FULL DESCRIPTION

Q&A with Phil Gaffer, QFP, Franchise Sales and Business Development Manager Papa John’s UK

Company: [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Date Posted: 10 July 2020

Location: Not specified (In UK)

Work Type: On-site

Job Type: Not specified

Experience Level: Mid-Senior level

About the Role

This content is a Q&A with Phil Gaffer, Franchise Sales and Business Development Manager at [Employer hidden]. It discusses the company's operations during the pandemic, their ongoing recruitment of new franchisees, and the process involved. Papa John's is actively seeking individuals interested in their multi-unit business model, emphasizing that candidates from diverse backgrounds are welcome as long as they align with the company's mindset for growth and customer service.

Key Responsibilities & Focus Areas

  • Recruiting new franchisees for [Employer hidden].
  • Guiding potential franchisees through the recruitment and business planning process.
  • Assessing candidate suitability based on mindset, energy, and ability to run a successful business.
  • Adapting the recruitment process to virtual methods (phone calls, virtual discovery days).
  • Discussing financial support and business plan requirements for franchisees.
  • Highlighting the sustainable multi-unit business model as an attractive proposition.

Requirements & Skills

  • Franchise Sales
  • Business Development
  • Sales Management
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Market Analysis
  • Negotiation
  • Business Planning
  • Team Leadership

Application Instructions

The recruitment process typically begins with a phone conversation, followed by a discovery day (which is currently conducted virtually). Virtual regional recruitment events are also being planned. Interested individuals should look for opportunities to connect through the Papa John's careers or franchising sections of their website.

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