German Regional Partnership Director in Germany

Posted 03 December 2021
LocationBerlin
Discipline Finance & Banking
Reference34670
Contact NameMax Goretzko

Job description

Regional Partnership Director  - want to be a part of the future real estate world and shared office space? 

Our client

Our client is the largest provider of flexible workspace solutions in the world. Trading under a number of brands they have a physical network of over 3,000 locations across 1,000 towns and cities in 120 countries. The mission is to help our millions of customers to have a great day at work, every day. COVID-19 forced an unprecedented experiment in flexible working, which is now driving a surge in demand for our flexible workspace solutions. To meet this demand, they are rapidly accelerating the growth of the global network. To deliver the ambition we are recruiting partners to open and operate locations. Our target audience are building owners, franchise operators and competitors, we will work with our partners under a variety of commercial structures demanding a dynamic and broadbased approach to business development.

The Job

Purpose of the role The Head of Franchise Development (HFD) is responsible for driving franchise growth in the country, leading the recruitment and set up of all franchise and partnership deals. The HFD will adapt the global franchising framework to make it fit for purpose for the country, plan and promote the market entry, meet, select & sign development agreements with the most appropriate new franchise partners to help deliver against their overall region growth plan. The HFD will also ensure their franchise standards are clear and adhered to at all times across the network. The HFD is accountable for delivering the right growth from the franchise business, providing a healthy return on investment for our client's partners and profitable growth for the company.

Key Responsibilities

  • Agree the franchising framework and market entry strategy by adapting the current global approach.  
  • Plan and execute the promotion of our proposition to potential franchise partners and the broader franchise market through all routes to market such as trade shows and their own network.  
  • Conduct due diligence with prospective franchise partners and work with legal to get development agreements finalized and signed.  
  • Sign deals with franchise partners that allow us to grow the network quickly, in the right locations and profitably whilst giving partners a return on investment.  
  • Set the Franchise standards for partners.  
  • Support new franchise partners as they start trading and ensure they operate in line with our brand standards

Key Performance Indicators  

  • Network growth (volume and value).  
  • Return on Investment for Franchise partners.  
  • Execution of acceptable brand standards by all franchise business partners.  

Key Relationships  

  • Franchise Partners.  
  • Internal Stakeholders – Property Insights and Planning Manager, Legal, Property & Partnerships Marketing Manager.  
  • Development Directors.  
  • Construction team.  

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications

  • Previously run and grown a franchise network within a multi-site business, with a combined equity and franchise model.  
  • Proven success in promoting a franchise business in the external market and delivering new franchise partners.  
  • Created and delivered a robust business plan with realistic but stretching targets.  
  • Commercial acumen, able to ensure the business delivers growth and profit for us and a return for our partners.  
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to persuade and influence people.  
  • Comfortable making decisions evaluating options and considering long-term consequences.  
  • Strong planning and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise, multi-task, delegate and work effectively with minimal supervision.  
  • Adaptability and flexibility, able to respond quickly to changing demands, processes and information.  

Key Competencies  

  • Personal efficiency, effective time manager.  
  • Concern for quality. Delivers quality service at all times.  
  • Achievement orientation. Has the drive to succeed, not just for self but for team and company.  
  • Tough-minded. Confronts problems firmly and decisively.  
  • Motivate others, get the best out of people.  
  • Impact and influence. Persuade and positively influence customers, team and senior management.  
  • Commercial insight with good market knowledge. Can effectively forecast performance.  
  • Organisational awareness. Takes a wider view of the company and business strategy. 

The offer 

  • High flexibility in terms of working from Home or in one of our client`s center
  • High and competitive salary with excellent bonus structure
  • A challenging environment with excellent internal development opportunities
  • The chance to work for the market leader in Coworking spaces

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