About the job Executive Head New Business
Executive Head New Business
Qualifications :
- Matric exemption
- Diploma / Degree in Business Management (knowledge of how a business operates)
- Degree in Law (preferable)
- Basic understanding of contract drafting & commercial law (beneficial)
- Foster the Team approach to Development within South Africa, Africa, and Internationally
- Develop, maintain, and execute a comprehensive, strategic market plan for a defined territory and manage aggressive new store growth goals
- Manage a defined territory, maintaining strong market knowledge and understanding of coverage gaps, opportunities, trends, projected home / work / shop growth, competition, and other factors influencing real estate decisions
- Manage a team of Area Real Estate Managers to identify potential sites for new restaurant development
- Manage the Projects and Design teams in line with The Company Brand CI and brand equity
- Vision Planning : Gather and analyze information on the potential of the market and each restaurant in the assigned geographical area
- Assist with presentation of site packages to management for approval
- Coordinate the presentation of development opportunities to Operators or strategic Partners
Manage Lease Agreements :
Oversee and manage the legal team in selecting suitable sites for franchisers, including conducting feasibility studiesOversee engagements with potential and current landlordsEnsure the legal department develops a checklist for requirements to be met in entering lease agreementsDevelop a process outlining roles of different departments in the lease agreement process (e.g., franchise / manufacturing, finance, legal), including lease extensions or relocationsProvide monthly reports on leasing and insurance expenses related to company properties and assetsRemedy contractual breaches in relation to leases and terminate agreements as necessaryLead discussions / engagements in franchise / landlord disputes, as requested by Exco or the CEOStore lease agreements on The Company's online portal and provide access to internal stakeholdersManage Negotiations and Relations with Stakeholders :
Oversee negotiations with franchises that are for sale or closed down through the legal departmentEnsure the legal department develops a checklist for the sale processOversee negotiations related to external stakeholder processesEnsure the legal department facilitates the payment of joining fees and other required fees into The Companys accountsEnsure the legal department collates all documents / statements handed over by franchisers / landlordsEnsure the legal department engages with creditors and / or debtors accordinglyEnsure franchisers undergo The Company trainingDevelop processes and oversee negotiations related to recouping outstanding fees from landlordsInitiate the legal recovery process for fees (including debt collection services)Report on debt related to franchisers / landlords and recovery ratesManage Compliance Standards :
Develop a compliance framework, recommending procedures for operations (lease agreements, contracts, etc.)Develop a process for monitoring compliance levels in The Company (adherence to legal processes)Promote compliance standards through training within The CompanyReport compliance levels and achievements to Exco / auditorsContinuously improve compliance processes and standardsProjects :
Develop and execute the property expansion strategy in alignment with organizational goals, managing property acquisition and development of new franchise locationsLead the end-to-end process of new franchise openings, from property selection to successful launch, ensuring all regulatory and safety requirements are metDesign and oversee property developments maintaining high customer safety standards while promoting cost efficiencyManage relationships with key stakeholdersDrive cost efficiencies in property development and maintenance to support competitive startup costs and franchise developmentOversee project timelines and risk management to ensure successful franchise openings and grade expansionsOversee all legal projects, including vetting information and plans related to relocation, approvals, and negotiationsProvide updates to the Senior / Exco team on legal projects in progressAppoint resources for projects in alignment with operational requirements and budgetMeet objectives and timelines related to projectsFlag projects at risk of missing approved timelines and indicate reasons for delays#J-18808-Ljbffr