The Business This is a highly recognised, Brisbane founded retail franchise brand with a strong and growing footprint across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. With a well-established network of retail locations and mobile service operations, the business has built a reputation for consistency, customer engagement, and operational excellence across its franchise system. Backed by a clear growth strategy, they continue to expand through a combination of new site development and strategic acquisition of independent businesses, strengthening its market presence and partner network. The Role Reporting to the Chief of Franchise Development, the Franchise Acquisition Manager (ANZ) plays a pivotal role in driving the next phase of network expansion by identifying, securing, and converting acquisition opportunities across Australia and New Zealand. Key responsibilities include:- Build and maintain a robust acquisition pipeline of independent retail business owners Identify and engage potential sellers and facilitate commercial discussions Partner with Franchise Partners and internal stakeholders to align opportunities Manage end-to-end acquisition lifecycle through to completion Maintain accurate CRM and pipeline reporting Execute outreach strategies including cold calling and industry engagement Structure commercially sound and mutually beneficial deals Support franchise recruitment and ensure compliance with frameworks The Candidate This role suits a commercially minded, results-driven professional who thrives in a high-activity environment. You will bring:- Experience in franchise sales, business sales, or acquisitions Strong lead generation and deal conversion capability Proven track record of achieving sales targets Commercial acumen and financial literacy Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills Proactive, resilient, and organised approach CRM and pipeline management experience Understanding of franchise environments (desirable) The Opportunity This is a critical growth role within a well-established and expanding franchise network. You will:- Shape the future footprint of the brand Work with senior leadership and franchise partners Join a collaborative, high-performing team Build a strong reputation as a deal-maker On offer is a competitive base salary super performance and personal development incentives, with strong career growth potential. For a confidential discussion, please contact Fabian Paterson on 0413 244 443 or apply via the relevant links.
