Closing Date: 10th May 2026
Vidu are working on a super exciting assignment in the search for a Franchise Development Specialist, on behalf of a rapidly growing, technology focused logistics business.
If you’re a recruitment consultant looking for change, or you’re working in sales and like the sound of switching your career up a gear, this is a role not to be missed!
£33,000 – £35,000 basic salary (dependent on experience) plus uncapped commission structure (paid per placement) 23 days holiday per year, pension, Life Assurance Scheme, paid Volunteer Day to support local communities, extensive eLearning platform and development programme and excellent opportunities for career development and progression.
Our client has engaged with Vidu VIP to commence the initial search.
Our team of dedicated consultants will be your first point of contact when applying for this role.
Your Mission:
You will be responsible for supporting the growth of our clients Franchise network across the UK by identifying, attracting, and onboarding high-quality franchise partners.
This role focuses on lead generation, candidate engagement, relationship building, and guiding prospects through the franchise selection process, ensuring compliance with franchising regulations and contributing to the overall expansion of our clients network.
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the UK Franchise Recruitment Director, the primary duties and responsibilities are as follows:
Franchise Selection and Candidate Management:
Support with the Network Growth Strategy through lead generation, inbound and outbound calls, candidate profiling, and franchise selection.
Guide and engage prospective franchisees, presenting opportunities and assessing suitability.
Conduct interviews by telephone and manage candidate records in the CRM – HubSpot.
Coordinate Discovery Days to introduce prospects to the team and the franchise model and manage the agenda.
Build and maintain professional relationships with candidates throughout the selection process.
Contribute your ideas for the continuous improvement of the sales process, thereby making a significant contribution to the company’s economic success.
Marketing and Industry Engagement:
Assist in developing and executing the annual franchise marketing plan in collaboration with the Marketing Team and external partners to attract high-quality franchise candidates.
Build, nurture, and maintain strong professional relationships with key industry stakeholders, including financial, legal, and marketing professionals, to support franchise recruitment and development initiatives.
General Expectations:
Keep up to date with franchising, recruitment, and business trends in the UK.
Identify and engage ideal franchise candidates.
Collaborate with internal teams and uphold company values.
Perform other related duties as needed.
Extensive experience in sales, lead generation, coaching, recruiting or consulting.
Enjoy working in an international and collaborative environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach.
Customer-focused with a commitment to service excellence.
Highly motivated, curious, and positive in approach.
Strong working knowledge of Google Workspace, including document management, data handling, and CRM activities – HubSpot.
Ability to work independently and well as part of a team.
Hands-on, flexible, and eager to learn.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
