Midas is searching for a Manager: Franchise to join the team at the Meadowview branch. The role is focused on Managing the Midas franchise for all company owned stores, assisting in coordinating promotions and marketing plans, while maintaining the integrity of the brand. Have the ability to liaise with a diverse team across the country.

Key Responsibilities:

• Brand compliance and implementation
• Manage marketing and promotional activities/ Promotional calendar planning
• Assist suppliers/franchisees co-ordinate customer training evenings
• Identify new business opportunity with suppliers and Franchisees
• Resolve supplier and franchisee queries
• Manage customer relationships through existing group structures complementing other departmental efforts  
• Manage franchisee digital platforms
• Maintain relationship with Franchise HO and Regional Franchise Managers in each region
• Assisting in the growth of the franchise footprint by working with RFMs and NFM.
• Recognizing opportunities for distribution channels, services, and campaigns that will result in sales throughout the value chain
• Working with the internal teams to increase sales opportunities and thereby maximizing revenue for the organization
• Travel to stores across the country, spend time, coaching and training.
• Liaise with Sales and Marketing on promotional opportunities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric Certificate/Grade 12
• Certificate or Diploma in Sales and/or Marketing
• Franchise business experience essential
• Good Communication Skills
• Strong operational skills in a customer-service environment
• Computer literacy (Above average knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word etc)
• Creative talents and the ability to solve tough problems
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle pressure
• Professionalism
• Knowledge of the Automotive Aftermarket industry is essential
• Excellent organizational skills
• Clear criminal check