My client is an established national landscape maintenance service provider. They deliver their services via a network of 46 franchise businesses throughout the UK, supplying grounds maintenance and associated services to a wide client base. I am currently working in collaboration with them to appoint a Midlands based Business Development Manager. This is an interesting and exciting role with the purpose of acting as the link between franchise business owners (turnovers from £150k for a newly appointed franchise through to £3m for an established one) and Head Office, to ensure they are all operating their businesses in the appropriate manner. The role takes a holistic approach to the business and the main duties include supporting the continued growth and business development of the franchisee network across the Midlands region, working alongside a team of BDMs assisting in the day-to-day business development and management of the franchisee. The role includes analysing the sales processes and financial performance of the business to advise, motivate and train franchise owners and their staff to grow their business involving; monitoring KPIs, producing accurate and insightful reports and plans while ensuring timely and accurate submission of these reports and information to the wider business. The main duties are detailed below (this is not an exhaustive list). Business coaching to develop and maximise the opportunity within each franchise. Analysis of trading situation unde