Manager - International Business Development- Wendy's Restaurants
Company: Wendy's
Location: Dublin
Posted on: August 7, 2022
Job Description:
The Manager of International Business Development
responsibilities are focused on establishing and managing the
Business Development pipeline by proactively identifying strategic
partnership opportunities for international market expansion,
evaluate and manage any strategic investment opportunities that are
regarding markets above and beyond LRP (Long Range Plan), and
actively managing and growing international banking and strategic
lending partnership.Specific Responsibilities Include:Establish and
manage the International Business Development process and
pipeline:
- Manage the International Business Development process, which
provides thought leadership on the future state of the
international growth. Develop long-term plan to deliver the
significant expansion of Wendy s International business
- Profile, scout and actively manage a pipeline for business
development opportunities, with the focus of leads that are above
and beyond LRP
- Expand Wendy s network of trusted advisors and information
sources with respect to strategy and business developmentManage and
execute on the investment and partnership opportunities, in
partnership with cross-functional stakeholders:
- Define strategic context of markets being evaluated (typically
outside of LRP), including growth drivers, macro trends,
competitive environment, and benchmarking against recent in-market
transactions of key competitors
- Manage the entire process when evaluating any partnership or
investment opportunities, in partnership with cross-functional
stakeholders (Corporate Development, System Optimization, Franchise
Recruiting, New Market execution, Finance, etc.)
- Prepare best in class, clear, concise, and creative
presentations and supporting materials in support long-range
strategic planning, strategic projects, and business development
with high focus on strategic communication and alignmentManage
international financial institutions and strategic lending
partnerships, in support of franchisee growth:
- Manage international franchise financing partnerships (outside
of North America) with global banking partners. Includes: establish
banking relationship, track and manage available funding, rates and
terms in markets where franchisee financing is needed, grow
franchisee and restaurant base by leveraging global banking
relationship
- Manage a sustainable network of international financial
institutions and agencies, in partnership with Corporate
Development & Franchise management teamsSupport the Director of
International Business Development and Expansion on ad-hoc business
development projects, manage team priorities and workload to
deliver on key strategic priorities and plans.Education /
Experience:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree
- Additional education information (major, etc.): Business,
Finance, Engineering, or Real Estate preferred
- 5+ years of international business development experience, or
experience in investment banking, franchising, strategic
partnership opportunity management and execution
- Working experience in identifying and negotiating business
deals
- Proven P&L financial acumen
- Ability to effectively influence and persuade others,
leveraging exceptional communication skills and international
business acumen
- Fluency in English and one other language is preferredWendy s
is the world's second largest quick-service hamburger company and
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
6,700 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's
most thriving and beloved restaurant brand. #LI-Hybrid - #LI-JR1
Associated topics: assistant general manager, back end, day
manager, deli manager, director food and beverage, night manager,
operations, produce manager, service manager, shift leader
Keywords: Wendy's, Columbus , Manager - International Business Development- Wendy's Restaurants, Executive , Dublin, Ohio
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