Experience

Geek Retreat

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Franchise Recruitment & Onboarding Manager

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  • Driving new franchise sales at a large franchise network business in the UK with a track record of double digit acquisition KPIs • Developing, adapting and updating successful new franchisee sales strategies and materials • Interviewing and vetting prospective franchisees against key success criteria • Leading a prospective new franchisee through the process ie first lead interest, signing up, sourcing premises and project managing the fit out • Supporting a potential new franchisee through financing and business planning options • Reselling franchises and assisting current franchisees with additional branches • Supporting internal departments and the needs of the business • A high level of self motivation and a willingness to share ideas, learn and grow with the business • Adaptability and flexibility as well as proactively seeking out solutions and opportunities to improve the processes Show less



Watson Stanley Ltd

• United Kingdom

• Managing Director

  • May 2016 - Feb 2021

  A consultancy approach to selling Estate Agents, Letting Agents, Block Management/Factoring and other property associated business sectors in the UK market place. Acquisition services are also available for buyers looking to purchase. A professional, in-depth and confidential approach, which reduces the time, inconvenience and frustration, often associated with selling or buying a business. Contact Watson Stanley Ltd to discover why our service, ethics and standards surpass those currently being offered by business brokers. Show less



Countrywide Estate Agents

• Real Estate
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Acquisitions Director

  • May 2009 - Apr 2016

  Taking Countrywide to one of the most prolific purchasers in the industry with the highest deal to completion rate with over 30 completions per year. Deal size from a single hands on owner to multi branch networks with multiple property sector departments. • Source Estate Agency and Lettings acquisitions • Valuation of businesses under current market models • Structure and negotiate a purchase • Project Manage the integration and legal’s process • Selling of company portfolios requiring disposal • Building extensive financial and business proposals • Managing professional teams, legal and other advisers through acquisition to delivery Show less



Martin & Co

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Acquisitions

  • Dec 2008 - May 2009



Countrywide

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 700 & Above Employee

• Acquisitions and Mergers

  • Mar 2007 - Dec 2008



Enable Business Brokers

• UK

• Director

  • 2006 - 2007



Belvoir Group

• United Kingdom
• Real Estate
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Franchise Recruitment Manager

  • Mar 2000 - Dec 2005