Franchise Officer at MINISO Lifestyle Nigeria Limited

About the Role

• We are looking for a smart and resourceful individual who will join our team of professionals to further develop and expand the franchise business of the company.
• The role requires someone who is a good team player, can generate leads, a good researcher and well-spoken with a pleasing personality.

Responsibilities

• Sign-up new franchise owners and ensuring franchise expansion and growth.
• Prepare and execute the marketing strategy for the Company's franchise opportunity, to attract new franchisees.
• Identify and research potential markets / sites to launch new franchise stores for retail expansion.
• Screen potential franchisee by analyzing investment requirements, potential of franchisee, financials, franchisee experience and vision.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of each franchise agreement.
• Offer continuous support to franchisees, to ensure the overall success of the business.
• Manage relations with landlords, mall management, and building management, developers, and leasing executives for the stores in Nigeria.
• Negotiate and review lease agreements, and other contractual agreements, as well as development of relevant agreements, procedures, reports and related documents.
• Look for appropriate and suitable locations to set up new franchise stores.
• Develop the brand, identify business opportunities and execute franchising transactions.
• Building and strengthening the relationship with Franchisees.
• Liaising with the store managers to obtain exact key information that will provide a guide on performance and activities of franchise stores.
• Ensuring a successful setup of new franchise stores by collaborating with team members in other departments.
• Oversee Category Buying and Supply Chain, ensuring product ordering and delivery for franchise stores.
• Perform other activities required to achieve the Franchising business development goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma.
• Relevant professional qualification or certification is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years working experience in Franchising and Investment, Business Development or a similar role.
• Good knowledge of new site identification and selection is required.

Skills Required:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical, versatile and strong knowledge of the economy.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Great networking and corporate marketing skills.
• Excellent organizing skills and ability to multitask.
• Tech Savvy and Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications.
• Ability to carry our relevant research on digital platforms.
• Excellent Customer Service skills.
• Ability to go extra-mile (Passion for service)