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Executive Head New Business

Executive Head New Business

Boardroom AppointmentsSouth Africa
30+ days ago
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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 studies
  • Oversee engagements with potential and current landlords
  • Ensure the legal department develops a checklist for requirements to be met in entering lease agreements
  • Develop a process outlining roles of different departments in the lease agreement process (e.g., franchise / manufacturing, finance, legal), including lease extensions or relocations
  • Provide monthly reports on leasing and insurance expenses related to company properties and assets
  • Remedy contractual breaches in relation to leases and terminate agreements as necessary
  • Lead discussions / engagements in franchise / landlord disputes, as requested by Exco or the CEO
  • Store lease agreements on The Company's online portal and provide access to internal stakeholders
  • Manage Negotiations and Relations with Stakeholders :

  • Oversee negotiations with franchises that are for sale or closed down through the legal department
  • Ensure the legal department develops a checklist for the sale process
  • Oversee negotiations related to external stakeholder processes
  • Ensure the legal department facilitates the payment of joining fees and other required fees into The Companys accounts
  • Ensure the legal department collates all documents / statements handed over by franchisers / landlords
  • Ensure the legal department engages with creditors and / or debtors accordingly
  • Ensure franchisers undergo The Company training
  • Develop processes and oversee negotiations related to recouping outstanding fees from landlords
  • Initiate the legal recovery process for fees (including debt collection services)
  • Report on debt related to franchisers / landlords and recovery rates
  • Manage 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 Company
  • Report compliance levels and achievements to Exco / auditors
  • Continuously improve compliance processes and standards
  • Projects :

  • Develop and execute the property expansion strategy in alignment with organizational goals, managing property acquisition and development of new franchise locations
  • Lead the end-to-end process of new franchise openings, from property selection to successful launch, ensuring all regulatory and safety requirements are met
  • Design and oversee property developments maintaining high customer safety standards while promoting cost efficiency
  • Manage relationships with key stakeholders
  • Drive cost efficiencies in property development and maintenance to support competitive startup costs and franchise development
  • Oversee project timelines and risk management to ensure successful franchise openings and grade expansions
  • Oversee all legal projects, including vetting information and plans related to relocation, approvals, and negotiations
  • Provide updates to the Senior / Exco team on legal projects in progress
  • Appoint resources for projects in alignment with operational requirements and budget
  • Meet objectives and timelines related to projects
  • Flag projects at risk of missing approved timelines and indicate reasons for delays
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