Sales Geek, an award winning sales training provider, based in Blackburn, Lancashire are on the search for a new Franchise Talent Acquisition Manager to help continue our growth within our franchise network in the UK, Ireland & USA Sales Geek has created an award-winning business model which will provide our geeks with all the tools and support they need to build a unique and successful business to service clients in their chosen area. Hiring the Sales Director is a big deal for any company, particularly for small or medium-sized businesses, it is critical that they get it right. In sales, the cream almost always rises to the top and in return, the absolute best in the sales profession get heavily rewarded, and your role will be to recruit the best in the industry who are keen to go self employed but under the geek umbrella Requirements Are you a confident self-starter with an impressive ability to build rapport with people quickly and a willingness to go above and beyond for a sale? Are you high energy, enthusiastic and sales are driven, individual? Do you have a proven experience in Sales or Business Development? Do you have strong presenting and negotiation skills? Do you have a minimum of 5 years of sales experience? Do you have a strong background in recruitment? Do you have experience of operating in a franchise organisation? (desirable) Are you self-driven and performance-orientated? Do you want to change the way the world perceives sales? What you will be doing: Working closely with the Senior Management team, you will drive our expansion effort in identifying and attracting prospective individuals to join the Sales Geek Franchise opportunity You’ll play a key role in accelerating our rate of expansion by finding and then recruiting new franchisees to join our program. You will be in charge of the entire sales process; from initial enquiry to qualifying leads, to pitching, interviewing to contracting. You will work closely with other teams internally such as Operations, Marketing and Training This will be a consultative sell. You’ll need to be awesome at listening and matching your approach with your audience's requirements and values. The ideal candidate will come from a strong sales background. Deliver the Geek core business values and the business proposition clearly, authentically while outlining the features and benefits of owning a franchise business, how we lead this sector and how we stand out from the competition Successfully converting sales leads provided by the marketing team and self-generated Researching and sourcing the best talent to sell the franchise opportunity to meeting potential franchisees (Video meetings), understanding their motivation and potential ability to run a franchise business, reviewing their business plan and managing their expectations. Presenting webinars, and attending networking and trade events Full administration of the joining process including applications, interviews, contracts and organising payment with relevant teams. Working to sales targets whilst taking into consideration ‘quality over quantity to ensure our high standards are maintained A confident attitude and the ability to lead groups and conduct presentations You will be organised with the ability to work multiple workloads at any time. Benefits: Work hybrid, with a superb office setting and home working options Basic £35,000 uncapped Commission - 40hours per week Well being support Company Pension Flexible hours 30 days annual leave