Field Development Manager - UK (QSR)

Location: Remote from a home office; the role covers Northern England, Ireland, Scotland, and the wider UK and Ireland market. Regular travel is required to meet multi-unit owners, identify new sites, meet landlords, and attend franchise sales shows, expos, and industry events.

Company

hirify.global is a global sandwich restaurant and franchising brand focused on franchisee profitability, brand relevance, and long-term business value.

What you will do

• Deliver the new sales strategy to grow the restaurant network through profitable development.
• Identify, attract, recruit, vet, and onboard new franchisees and multi-unit owners across the UK and Ireland.
• Evaluate leads, conduct commercial and legal due diligence, interpret financial models, and recommend deals aligned with strategic goals.
• Identify suitable restaurant locations and support franchisees and corporate partners in securing sites.
• Develop and maintain the FZE Growth Readiness Dashboard to identify existing partners capable of expanding their portfolios.
• Create sales tools and collateral, support franchise awareness initiatives, and build relationships with candidates, lenders, equity partners, landlords, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• 2–6 years of experience in a franchise business, preferably quick-service restaurants.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, commerce, finance, economics, real estate, or a related field preferred.
• Strong negotiation, sales, commercial awareness, project management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Real estate knowledge and experience, including the ability to identify and evaluate suitable sites.
• Ability to establish trust and credibility quickly, work adaptably, multitask, and operate as a self-starter.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ownership mindset, accountability for results, strategic and impact-focused approach, decisiveness, adaptability, integrity, and strong collaboration skills.
• Valid UK driver’s license.

Culture & Benefits

• Meritocratic environment focused on accountability, ownership, innovation, and long-term impact.
• Paid time off and paid company holidays.
• Reimbursements for various insurance plans.
• Performance-based rewards and recognition.
• Ongoing learning opportunities, training programs, and professional development tools.
• Office activities, team events, and celebrations supporting connection and collaboration.

Hiring process

• Internal applicants may apply until 19 October 2026.
• Applications are supported by technology-assisted sorting tools, with final decisions made by recruiters and hiring managers.