Franchise Development Manager
Wonderfield Operations – Head Office
Contract:
Full TimeSalary:
48,000Contracted Hours:
40
About Wonderfield GroupWonderfield Group is a leading food business operating across the UK, Ireland and Europe, bringing authentic, high-quality Asian cuisine to customers through multiple channels. As part of the global Zensho Holdings Group, we combine the strength of an international organisation with the agility and ambition of a fast-growing business.Our portfolio includes well-loved brands such as
YO! ,
Panku ,
Taiko Foods ,
Bento
serving millions of customers through restaurants, retail kiosks, supermarket partnerships and food manufacturing.From our iconic
YO!
restaurants and
Panku
retail kiosks across the UK and Ireland, to our expanding European retail partnerships and our award-winning manufacturing business,
Taiko Foods , we’re passionate about creating fresh sushi, poke, bento, street food and Asian-inspired meals that customers love.Operating across the UK, Ireland and a growing number of European markets including
Germany ,
France ,
Belgium ,
the Netherlands ,
Spain ,
Portugal ,
Denmark
and
Poland , we’re continuing to invest in innovation, our people and our brands as we expand our footprint across the continent.Joining Wonderfield means becoming part of an ambitious, collaborative business where innovation is encouraged, careers can flourish and everyone has the opportunity to make a real impact. As we continue our exciting growth journey across the UK, Ireland and Europe, there’s never been a better time to join us.About you
We’re looking for a commercially driven relationship builder with experience in franchise sales, recruitment, business development, or a similar sales-focused role.You’ll be confident presenting opportunities, negotiating deals, and managing candidates or partners through to completion. Organised and detail-oriented, you’ll be comfortable handling multiple opportunities at once while maintaining a high level of accuracy and compliance.You’ll also have:Proven experience in franchise sales, recruitment, or business development.Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.A track record of achieving targets and delivering results.The ability to assess and qualify candidates, matching them to the right opportunities.Strong organisation and attention to detail.A proactive, solution-focused approach and the ability to think creatively.The ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.An understanding of UK franchising principles and franchise agreements (desirable).What you’ll be doing:Franchise Sales & Lead GenerationGenerate and convert high-quality franchise leads across your region.Conduct face-to-face and virtual meetings, presenting franchise opportunities to prospective partners.Manage the sales process from initial enquiry through to agreement and onboarding.Drive the sale of corporate kiosks, including new-build opportunities.Deal & Resale Management