Why Wendy's When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn’t like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand – We got you!

Support the overall development objectives for the APMEA region by assisting franchisees in meeting development targets for opening new restaurants, closures as well as remodels. Formulate and execute developments plans with franchisees and provide overall development support to them on market planning, site selection, real estate strategy and project management direction.

**Position is located in Dubai.**

Responsibilities

Responsible for attaining planned site approvals, new store openings, closure approvals and scheduled remodels through Wendy’s International CapCom process.

This includes utilizing project management processes to develop and maintain a pipeline of projects, track progress against milestones and periodically communicate results through Regional Team Meetings.

Support franchisees and their teams through market visits, monthly conference calls and business reviews to ensure Wendy’s Global Development Policies are being adhered.

Regularly update franchisees to ensure proper systems, processes and resources are available to conduct related commercial site development activities (i.e. development planning, site selection and project management).

Lead market mapping and identify Potential Trade Areas (PTA’s) for all markets to sustain long term development.

Proactively engage and lead the process to formulate market plans and capital expenditure provision with Development Director and franchisees.

Ensure that pipeline and ongoing development cycle is aligned vs Development Agreements with quarterly check ins.

Actively liaise and coordinate with Cross Functional partners from Regional Construction Design and Operations through weekly meetings to ensure proper restaurant planning (design/construction) for new openings and remodels in overseen markets to achieve AOP targets.

Market Development Plans

New Store Real Estate Letters

Store Closure Management and Remodel Schedules

New Business Development Opportunities

New Incentive Schemes for Development of Sites above Plan

New Restaurant Approval Requests

Procurement of Real Estate Brokers

What we expect from you Bachelor's degree. Preferably in a field relevant to the position (e.g. Business, Real Estate, Finance or Commerce).

5+ years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Excellent communication skills - verbal and written. Fluent English

Must be able to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Proven ability to work within a collaborative team environment.

Strong leadership, interpersonal, influence and coaching skills.

Knowledge of ArcGIS mapping platform and systems is an advantage.

Regional business and cultural experience or Real Estate work experience in the region preferable.

“Wendy’s was built on the premise, "Quality is our Recipe®," which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across more than 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand.

The base pay range for this position is listed below. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and budget for the open position and also may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other relevant factors.  This range does not include an estimated value for any benefits, bonus, or other incentives that may be applicable based on position. *  The target annual bonus for this role is XX% of annualized base salary, based on actual company and personal performance. 

Our square burgers make us different and so do our benefits!  Our restaurant support roles are eligible for a wide array of benefits, including things such as parental leave, free EAP sessions, company 401k match and other great offerings.  For more details about our benefits, including an overview of eligibility and terms for certain benefits, please visit our benefits website,www.wendysbenefits.com.*

*NOTE: Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives are governed by the applicable legal plans and policies and, where appropriate, may be subject to Board approval an individual award agreement terms.  Those documents supersede all other information regarding Wendy’s benefits, bonus, and other incentives.  Wendy’s retains the right to amend or terminate its plans and policies at its sole discretion, in accordance with applicable plans, policies and laws.”

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Travel: 40%

Pay Range: AED 234,000 - AED 410,000 Annually

Wendy's is an equal employment opportunity employer who may provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

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