Franchise Development Manager

SUMMARY:
Group of Quick Service Restaurants based in Cape Town is looking for a results-driven, skilled and experienced Franchise Development Manager to their leadership team.
 
This role is critical in driving the growth and success of the group through exceptional vision for new site identification and the ability to identify new target growth areas.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

Strategic Development Initiatives:

Develop and implement strategic development plans to support the growth and expansion of the franchise group.
Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, market trends, and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions.
Collaborate with leadership to align development initiatives with overall business objectives.

Continuous Development Pipeline:

Maintain a robust and continuous development pipeline to ensure a steady flow of projects and initiatives.
Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of development projects from inception to completion
Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.

Leadership:

Able to lead by effectively handling diverse and complex tasks, aligning them towards a single objective through active listening, problem-solving skills, and decisive decision-making.
Establish and enforce standards, methodologies and best practices.
Monitor and report on project performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.

Stakeholder Management:

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including franchisees, vendors, real estate brokers, agents and regulatory bodies.
Client-side project and property management delivery skills, directing scope and deliverables within time, cost and quality.
Facilitate collaboration and coordination among cross-functional teams.

Financial Management:

Extensive Property Cycle management experience (Asset management, leasing, budgets, operations, maintenance and acquisitions)
Monitor project expenditures and implement cost-saving measures where possible.
Prepare financial reports and forecasts for senior leadership

Requirements:

Grade 12
Project Management, or a related field qualification and experience.
At least 5+ years’ experience in franchise I restaurant operations and development
Experience in a development, project management, or a related role.
Demonstrated experience in identifying new sites and targeting growth areas through a well-established network of real estate brokers and agents.
Proven track record of successfully leading strategic development initiatives and managing a continuous development pipeline.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience leading a team of professionals.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in project management software and tools.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities and projects.