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Business Development Manager - South at Countrywide Grounds Maintenance

Position Business Development Manager - South
Posted 20 Jun 2026
Expired 20 Jul 2026
Company Countrywide Grounds Maintenance
Location United Kingdom | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

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BASELINE INFORMATION

JOB TITLE: Business Development Manager (South-East England)

JOB TYPE: Field-Based, Permanent

OPERATING LOCATION: South/South-East

SALARY: £52,000 - £57,000 (Depending on experience)

HOURS: 40 Hours per week

REPORTING TO: Managing Director/Brand Leader

KEY OUTCOMES

  • Profitable, high-performing Franchisees aligned to the business model
  • Strong, trusted relationships between Franchisees and Head Office
  • Early identification and turnaround of underperforming businesses
  • Consistent use of data, KPIs, and insight to drive decision-making

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Franchise Performance & Growth

  • Analyse Franchisee businesses with a strong focus on profit, margin, and efficiency
  • Partner with Franchisees to develop and deliver robust business plans
  • Monitor KPIs, sales pipelines, and operational performance to drive growth
  • Proactively manage underperformance with early intervention and turnaround planning
  • Set, review, and support sales, growth, and customer service standards

Financial & Commercial Insight

  • Build and review financial models, P&Ls, and performance dashboards
  • Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency
  • Provide meaningful insight and analysis to support Franchisee decision‑making
  • Prepare reports for Senior Management highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities

Franchise Development & Onboarding

  • Support new Franchisees through training, launch, and early development
  • Oversee setup activities including vehicles, uniforms, stationery, and systems
  • Support transitions of cluster areas into successful Franchisee operations
  • Accompany Franchisees on customer appointments where appropriate

Leadership & Coaching

  • Coach, mentor, and motivate Franchise Business Owners to maximise performance
  • Provide best practice guidance to Franchisees and the if appropriate the wider BDM team
  • Collaborate closely with colleagues across Marketing, Finance, and Operations
  • Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the network

Systems, Standards & Governance

  • Ensure Franchisees operate in line with company standards and brand expectations
  • Deliver training on in‑house systems to improve productivity and efficiency
  • Maintain accurate, timely performance data and reporting
  • Positively promote company policies and ways of working

Strategic Projects & Brand Partnership

  • Partner closely with the Brand Leader to support the development and delivery of strategic initiatives within designed franchise network.
  • Translate brand and strategic objectives into practical, scalable actions for Franchisees and where appropriate the wider Business Development team.
  • Provide operational insight and commercial challenge to strategic projects, identifying risks, opportunities, and implementation considerations.
  • Act as a key conduit between strategy and execution, ensuring initiatives are effectively embedded within region and as appropriate across the network.
  • Support the rollout of new processes, systems, and ways of working, ensuring consistency with the Brand and Franchise model.

Best Practice & Continuous Improvement

  • Champion a continuous improvement mindset across the franchise network and as appropriate the Business Development team.
  • Identify, develop, and share best practice to drive performance, efficiency, and customer outcomes.
  • Regularly review Franchisee performance to identify trends, capability gaps, and improvement opportunities.
  • Lead by example in adopting and promoting data-led decision making and performance insight.
  • Encourage innovation while ensuring alignment with company standards, brand values, and governance requirements.
  • Any other reasonable duty that falls within your capabilities.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

Experience:

  • Proven experience in Business Development, Sales or Commercial Leadership
  • Strong background in business planning, data analysis and performance management
  • Demonstrable P&L and commercial acumen
  • Experience working cross-functionally (Marketing, Finance, Operations)
  • Right to work in the UK with a full UK driving licence
  • Experience working within a franchise environment (desirable)

Skills/Competencies:

  • Strategic thinker with strong commercial judgement
  • Analytical, influencer and negotiator
  • Strong problem-solver who acts quickly and decisively
  • Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

ABOUT US

Neighborly (yes, without the “u”) began over 40 years ago in the United States as a small family-run business. Today, it has grown into a global leader in home services. Since arriving in the UK in 2010 as Neighbourly, the business has focused on acquiring and developing premium franchise brands across the home services sector.

Over the past 15 years, Neighbourly UK has demonstrated strong and consistent growth, now representing more than 330 locations across six brands and supporting over 4,000 frontline operatives. We are recognised for our commitment to investment, franchisee development, and long-term success.

Brand Info:

Countrywide Grounds Maintenance is an established national landscape maintenance service provider, consisting of a network of 46 franchise businesses throughout the UK, supplying grounds maintenance and associated services to a wide client base.

Our Brands:

  • Pimlico Plumbers
  • Drain Doctor
  • Bright & Beautiful
  • Countrywide Grounds Maintenance
  • Dream Doors
  • Greensleeves Lawn Care

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

As Business Development Manager, you will be the primary link between Franchise Business Owners and Head Office. Your role is to drive sustainable growth, profitability, and operational excellence across the franchise network.

You will partner closely with Franchisees from onboarding through launch and ongoing development, ensuring they operate in line with the business model, achieve financial targets, and continuously improve performance.

Job Info:

  • Company: Countrywide Grounds Maintenance
  • Position: Business Development Manager - South
  • Work Location: United Kingdom
  • Country: GB

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