Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with over $40 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 30,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.
The Sr. Real Estate Manager oversees real estate and development strategy for the division, which includes site selection, market planning, and relationships with developing partners. The Real Estate Manager is responsible for overseeing development commitments for the division, managing broker relationships, and guiding franchisees to the most optimal trade areas that will maximize sales and produce high ROI.
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
Develop market plan & long range plan for responsible territory in tandem with Market Planning Team.
Research and analyze existing and prospective markets targeted either for store replacement and/or new store development.
Conduct field review and utilize Company's analytic tools to create market development strategy
Develop a network of commercial real estate brokers and manage site selection for new store developments
Work with Franchisees to package and present prospective development sites to Real Estate Committee for review and approval of new developments and relocation opportunities.
Assist in managing the due diligence process for new store development, including site plan approval and permitting
Work with PLK Asset Manager to review company opportunities to be converted into new Popeyes locations.
Assist in executing any special Company projects requiring the expertise of the real estate department
Ability to build strong working relationships with other critical departments outside development including Franchisees, Design, Construction, Operations, and Finance.
Qualifications
Degree in Business, Finance, or related field with 5+ years of experience in an analytics, business, or development role
Previous experience working with franchisees or clients required
Strong ability to effectively analyze and evaluate information to make decisions, solve problems, and achieve goals
Ability to build strong working relationships with other critical departments including franchisees, field, design, construction, operations
Strong communicatizon skills to read, listen, understand, and communicate ideas in a clear, concise, and understandable manner
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating system & a proficiency in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.
Up to 25% travel required
Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.
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50112034
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Sales and Management
Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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