Real Estate Director - Canada
Overview:
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! The Real Estate Director - Canada is responsible for the overall work streams required to build and deliver a pipeline of new restaurants in support of the development objectives for a territory within Canada (Province of Ontario - candidate located in Greater Toronto area preferred). Responsibilities include:• Execution of corporate development programs to assists franchisees to grow their footprints.• Responsible for site selection, lease negotiations, and generation of CapCom Committee approval submissions.• Author and execute market planning in conjunction with the Strategic Development and Analysis team.• Engaged in the development community and effectively networking with brokers, landlords, developers and others. Attends regional ICSC shows, CFA's as needed and other networking activities to establish and maintain Wendy’s as a leading option for new restaurant opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Procures new restaurant sites for Corporate and Franchise on an on-going basisDirects the flow of real estate transactions by coordinating the efforts of others (Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Coordinator, Legal, Field Engineering, Operations, Franchise Development).Direct all DMA Market Planning activity on an on-going basis.Consults with the Franchise community on all real estate related matters.Procures replacement sites for underperforming restaurants as identified in DMA Market Plans.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree is Real Estate, Business, or related field is preferred.Demonstrated knowledge / skill in market planning and implementation for freestanding “retail” real estate development.Minimum 5 years of experience in a corporate real estate environment.Extensive knowledge of real estate development process including broker management, negotiation, real estate contracts, demographic analysis, financial analysis, site plans and zoning.Computer skills including Microsoft Office, GIS, Oracle and other database systems. Expected Work Location (Remote): It is expected that you will primarily perform work remotely. You may be asked to travel, as needed, to the Wendy's Restaurant Support Center (RSC) (1 Dave Thomas Blvd, Dublin, OH 43017), or to other location(s) as designated by the Company. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs. #LI-Remote 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 20% of annualized base salary, based on actual company and personal performance.
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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! The Real Estate Director - Canada is responsible for the overall work streams required to build and deliver a pipeline of new restaurants in support of the development objectives for a territory within Canada (Province of Ontario - candidate located in Greater Toronto area preferred). Responsibilities include:• Execution of corporate development programs to assists franchisees to grow their footprints.• Responsible for site selection, lease negotiations, and generation of CapCom Committee approval submissions.• Author and execute market planning in conjunction with the Strategic Development and Analysis team.• Engaged in the development community and effectively networking with brokers, landlords, developers and others. Attends regional ICSC shows, CFA's as needed and other networking activities to establish and maintain Wendy’s as a leading option for new restaurant opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Procures new restaurant sites for Corporate and Franchise on an on-going basisDirects the flow of real estate transactions by coordinating the efforts of others (Real Estate Brokers, Real Estate Coordinator, Legal, Field Engineering, Operations, Franchise Development).Direct all DMA Market Planning activity on an on-going basis.Consults with the Franchise community on all real estate related matters.Procures replacement sites for underperforming restaurants as identified in DMA Market Plans.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree is Real Estate, Business, or related field is preferred.Demonstrated knowledge / skill in market planning and implementation for freestanding “retail” real estate development.Minimum 5 years of experience in a corporate real estate environment.Extensive knowledge of real estate development process including broker management, negotiation, real estate contracts, demographic analysis, financial analysis, site plans and zoning.Computer skills including Microsoft Office, GIS, Oracle and other database systems. Expected Work Location (Remote): It is expected that you will primarily perform work remotely. You may be asked to travel, as needed, to the Wendy's Restaurant Support Center (RSC) (1 Dave Thomas Blvd, Dublin, OH 43017), or to other location(s) as designated by the Company. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs. #LI-Remote 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 20% of annualized base salary, based on actual company and personal performance.
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