Manages the development of quality, profitable new Dunkin',� Jimmy John's and Baskin Robbins restaurants and the transformational upgrading of existing Dunkin',� Jimmy John's and Baskin Robbins restaurants to maximize the market share captured by our brands. This is� accomplished� through on-going sourcing of opportunities and consultations with our Franchisees, real estate brokers, developers, landlords, governmental authorities, and other Inspire Brands employees to drive strategic outcomes.�
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A qualified candidate must live in Arkansas or Tennessee.� �
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RESPONSIBILITIES:�
Maintain a stable in-field presence and regular touch with franchisees and other key partners to� identify� new traditional� and non-traditional development and relocation opportunities�
To lead, align, and manage franchisee organizations and cross-functional partners in the� timely� completion of the Brands Restaurant Development Process (RDP) from� inception� to beyond the restaurants opening and grand opening�
To process and evaluate new site submissions� in accordance with� the RDP, with specific focus on gaining conditional real estate approval,� attaining� an approved lease, franchisee entity, and franchise agreement�
To source real estate opportunities, substantially� meeting� our preferred site criteria to� present to� franchisees or corporately develop.�
To source and drive development of non-traditional opportunities, including government, education, business, airports, gas convenience, and other venues�
To collaborate with team members in the assessment, planning and execution of strategic market plans that drive key strategies and results�
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS�
Minimum 4-year degree in real estate, business, or related discipline�
EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION�
Minimum five years' experience in commercial real estate management in a multi-unit restaurant or retail environment�
Experience in development involving independent franchisees is preferable�
Key Competencies:�
Self-starter with� strong communication� skills, an ability to drive results, to think and act strategically, and to lead with confidence and tempo�
Must be a strong collaborator with ability to gain alignment and manage difficult conversations across a diverse representation of people and varying perspectives you will� encounter� in the Real Estate Manager role�
Must bring a strong network of existing relationships in the real estate and brokerage community�
Must have experience and� proficiency� in essential skills and real estate knowledge� required� to perform the Real Estate Manager role, including deal negotiation, lease review, multi-unit development, networking, contract management, site analysis, and project management, among other skills�
Knowledge of all commercial real estate principles associated with multi-unit development, to include financial analysis, deal negotiations, contractual real estate, construction permit� process� and franchise documentation�
Must have experience and� proficiency� with industry standard mapping and analytic software, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word�
Physical Demands/Working Conditions:�
50% in-field presence, including car travel. Trips of 1-6 hours and occasionally more in length are typical and may occasionally require overnight stays�
Use of hands-free telephones while driving�
Use of virtual meeting programs such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams.�
Frequent computer use� required�
Occasional after-hours� attendance at public hearings/meeting� required.�
Evaluation of potential Dunkin',� Jimmy John's and Baskin Robbins sites require site visitations, at times, outside of normal working hours (early morning,� evening� and occasional weekend site visitations)�
Frequent visits to stores, new locations, municipalities,� broker's� offices� etc. �
30% of time spent on administration and home office-based work. Needs access to phone, fax, computer, files�
Must make effective use of remote (Boston, Atlanta based) support functions�
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