Area Manager – London – £30-£32k

Lamb Personnel are looking for an experienced Area Manager to work with a umber of franchises within the London area.  You will be responsible for working closely with staff members within a pre-determined geographical area; supporting them to fully succeed in their business in line with operational qualities and objectives.  you will conduct  regular visits, individual meetings, and various other means of communication, you will provide hands-on and practical support to the franchisee including mentoring, coaching and training them to ensure they exceed their agreed short, mid and long term business plans, including working to agree targets for growth and retention. 

You will also review and provide support and guidance in the assessment of franchisee performance by providing suggestions and advice on how franchisees can manage their centres more productively, whilst resolving any problem areas, assessing market conditions and creating initiatives and strategies to build brand awareness.  You will be able to motivate and promote a culture of self-development, encouraging new ideas and initiatives to guarantee the overall success of the franchisee business.

As well as regular centre/franchisee visits, you will also be required to engage in all other aspects of study centre activities, including but not limited to conducting enrolments, attending and providing support to franchisees at their study centre events i.e. award ceremonies and national campaign initiatives.  You will be accountable and responsible for managing your own geographical area in line with policies, procedures and objectives and to develop, present and implement a full area annual strategy and action plan to senior management and ensure objectives are fully met within the agreed timescales. 

You will need to effectively monitor franchisee centre performance including the conduct of the franchisee, delivery of the Brand and to raise any concerns with the Regional Manager’s attention immediately.  From time to time you may be assigned project work i.e. organising franchisee workshops, meetings and organising and co-ordinating franchisee events on a local and national level such as the franchisee Instructor conference. 

The ideal candidate will be happy to work 35 hours a week (you may need to be flexible on hours), you will hold a valid, full UK driving licence and be educated to degree level.

Salary: £30000 - £32000 Per Annum