Manager, Development, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, US&C

Ready to make your next big professional move? Join us on our journey to achieve our big dream of building the most loved restaurant brands in the world. Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories. 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. RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc. Job Summary: The Manager of Development for Popeyes US East is responsible for managing our fast-paced development process, supporting franchisees and field teams in driving pipeline performance for openings and remodels. The Development Lead is a project manager and invaluable execution partner, leading a site from property control through the restaurant opening. Additionally, the Development Lead is a self-starter who is responsible for ensuring the organization achieves its ambitious goals for net restaurant growth and restaurant image. RBI follows a 5 day, in-office work schedule to support collaboration. Successful candidates will be expected to work onsite 5 days per week. Roles And Responsibilities Responsible for partnering with franchisees to achieve industry-leading net restaurant growth Build relationships with franchisees to ensure swift execution of their development pipeline for current and future years Delivers and executes remodel plans to bring the new Popeyes brand identity into the market Build strong working relationships and influence cross-functional teams, including but not limited to Franchising, Deals, Market Planning, Legal, Real Estate, Design, Construction, Tech, and Field Develops and delivers presentations both internally and externally to executive-level leadership Assists and advises during negotiations for development agreement decisions and amendments Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate or a related field required 3-5+ years relevant work experience, project management experience preferred Excellent organizational and communication skills required Technical excel modeling and high-level data analytics skills; Smartsheet experience preferred Ability to decipher ambiguous, complex information and present it in a clear concise manner Honesty, high integrity, personal accountability and a passion for the success of the brand, the team, and personal career growth #popeyes Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen