Real Estate Manager – Franchise Development
Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • Massachusetts • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $137,900 - $160,000 per year
About the role
- Partner to achieve the US national new store Franchise Development Plan and build a pipeline for future franchise development growth.
- Shepard projects through the Taco Bell Development Approval process.
- Complete and execute plans and strategies for priority markets in designated regions.
- Identify and action against trade areas best suited to urban development.
- Identify opportunities in rural markets to develop small freestanding assets or viable endcaps with drive-thru or inline assets.
- Identify areas where new franchisees are needed and partner with the Franchise Recruiting team to recruit.
- Develop, fill, and maintain the pipeline of new restaurants; Forecast the timeline of new restaurant openings and assess risks.
- Act as owner for designated markets and help lead the broader development team toward the development goals established in those trade areas.
- Engage with the Brand Strategy team to find solutions to development barriers such as impact, growth approval, viable vehicles, etc.
Requirements
- BS/BA degree in Finance/Accounting/Real Estate; MBA preferred, or equivalent years of experience.
- At least 8 years of development-related experience; franchising or restaurant industry experience with proven ability to break through the existing development complexity a plus.
- High proficiency in MS Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to effectively influence internal and external stakeholders.
- Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Able to travel 25-30% within the Northeast Region.
- Ability to think and act quickly and effectively under pressure while maintaining a calm, professional attitude, even in crisis situations.
- Ability to review and understand financial statements, other legal documents, and ability to understand overarching strategies and restaurant economics.
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial analysisrestaurant economicsfranchise developmenturban developmentrisk assessmentproject managementpipeline developmentmarket analysisstrategic planningdevelopment approval process
Soft Skills
verbal communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsinfluencing skillsproblem-solvingability to work under pressureprofessional attitudeteam leadershipstakeholder engagement
Certifications
BS/BA degreeMBA preferred