At Bakers Delight our vision is to be the most loved bakery in every community.
We've built our business through commitment to the quality of our product, the development of our people and by providing a delightful experience to all of our customers.
At Bakers Delight, our vision is to be the most loved bakery in every community.
We've built our business through a commitment to quality, the development of our people and creating a delightful experience for our customers every day.
The Opportunity
This is a franchise recruitment and sales role focused on driving network growth through the attraction, assessment and conversion of high-quality franchise candidates.
You'll own and manage a franchise recruitment pipeline across Victoria and New South Wales, guiding candidates through the franchise selection process, from qualified leads through to conditional approval and business acquisition.
Success in this role comes from your ability to build strong relationships, assess commercial capability, influence outcomes and help people navigate one of the most important business decisions of their lives.
With more than 50 franchise transactions completed each year, you'll thrive in a rapid-paced environment where no two days are the same and every successful placement contributes directly to the growth of the Bakers Delight network.
Reporting to the Head of Franchise Development, you will be responsible for:
External franchisee recruitment and candidate attractionFranchise recruitment pipeline managementExisting franchisee growth and expansion opportunitiesManage to Own (MTO) candidate assessment and progressionFranchise resale and recruitment supportStakeholder engagement across the Bakers Delight network
This role combines recruitment, business development, relationship management and commercial assessment, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working with people while delivering measurable growth outcomes.




Regular travel throughout Victoria and occasional travel to New South Wales is required.
Are you ready to rise to the challenge and "bake" a difference by:
Managing franchise candidates from initial discussions through to conditional approvalSupporting and assessing existing franchisees seeking expansion opportunitiesBuilding strong relationships across our franchise networkIdentifying and progressing growth opportunities within existing franchisee portfoliosWorking collaboratively with Operations, Commercial, Legal and Network Growth teamsManaging multiple approval pathways simultaneously within a fast-paced environmentMaintaining accurate CRM records and reporting on pipeline activityEnsuring franchise development processes remain compliant, consistent and commercially sound
Let's Hear About You
We're looking for a commercially minded relationship builder who enjoys helping people make significant business decisions.
You may come from franchise development, franchise recruitment, talent acquisition, business development, retail network growth, property, hospitality, recruitment or another consultative sales environment where you've successfully managed a pipeline and influenced customer decisions.
Most importantly, you'll understand how to build trust, ask the right questions and guide people through a structured sales and recruitment process.
You'll be successful in this role if you have:
Experience in franchise development, franchise recruitment, business development,



talent acquisition or consultative salesA proven ability to manage a sales, recruitment or candidate pipelineStrong commercial and financial acumenThe ability to assess opportunities and make sound recommendationsExceptional communication and relationship-building skillsExperience influencing stakeholders through complex decision-making processesStrong organisational skills and attention to detailExperience using CRM systems to manage candidate or sales pipelinesA proactive, results-focused approach with a passion for growth
You'll be naturally curious, highly motivated and comfortable building relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
You enjoy balancing commercial outcomes with genuine candidate care and can confidently manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
What we do is nice and simple, it's freshly baked bread!
Since ****, we've been committed to delighting our customers and being pillars of our communities.
Still proudly family-owned and operated, Bakers Delight is now Australia's most successful bakery franchise and can be found in more than 700 locations across Australia, Canada, USA and New Zealand.
We're seeking ambitious go‐getters who may be in search of their first job, a baking apprenticeship or a long‐term career.
We allow you to rise through the ranks with a rewarding career.
What we do is nice and simple, it's freshly baked bread!
Since ****, we've been committed to delighting our customers and being pillars of our communities.
Still proudly family-owned and operated, Bakers Delight is now Australia's most successful bakery franchise and can be found in more than 700 locations across Australia, Canada, USA and New Zealand.
We're seeking ambitious go‐getters who may be in search of their first job, a baking apprenticeship or a long‐term career.
We allow you to rise through the ranks with a rewarding career.
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📌 Senior Franchise Development Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Bakers Delight Holdings
📍 Melbourne