Development Manager

Full Time
Detroit, MI
Posted Today
Job description
Build a Bigger, Better, Bolder Future
Imagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Little Caesars is a company where our colleagues make an impact.

Your Mission:
Responsible for assisting new and existing franchisees in their store growth in a specific area. Manages the development of store growth for assigned zone. Communicates and follows-up with new and existing franchisees looking to open new stores within their assigned territory. Develops a leads plan for every targeted area in an assigned zone. Communicates new store opening dates and assists with store grand openings. Qualifies and prepares franchisees for growth. Maintains frequent communication with franchisees by answering their questions and guiding them through the system until their store is opened.

How You’ll Make an Impact:
Assists new and existing franchisees in the growth and development process for assigned zone, by providing excellent follow-up through completion and submittal.
Works with the real estate department to identify approved sites that are available for growth.
Cold call leads with confidence while representing the Company brand in a professional manner.
Conduct discovery day tours for franchise applicants at new store openings and/or by appointment.
Track and forecast all new store openings within assigned zone.
Works with internal departments to develop direct marketing area (DMA) growth plans for targeted zones.
Reviews application for completion and qualifications prior to submitting with field evaluation of candidate to vice president.
Maintain communication on a regular basis with new and existing franchisees to maintain working knowledge of any potential growth plans.
Understand and remain current with statistics and trends within the industry.
Communicates new store opening information to existing franchisees.
Represent the Company to generate new leads and contacts by attending conferences and networking opportunities in an effort to heighten visibility of the brand as it relates to development.

Who You Are:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales or Real Estate, previous hands-on development experience in the franchise restaurant industry will be considered in lieu of a degree.
Ability to think strategically, build relationships, communicate effectively across a wide range of clients and execute with a high level of precision.
Problem solver who seeks win/win solutions, demonstrates tenacity, and is not easily discourage.
Ability to build relationships, influence, manage conflicts and work with internal and external stakeholders to achieve desired results.
Ability to set goals, establish timelines, manage risk, create and stick to budgets, delegate tasks, and manage teams.
Strong prioritization skills, and research capability to understand the situation in depth.
Experience in franchise recruiting, hiring and evaluating performance.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, persuasion, and teamwork skills.
Must have intermediate working knowledge of MS Office Suite (such as, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word)

Where You’ll Work:
Works in a normal office environment where there is no physical discomfort due to
temperature, noise, dust and the like.
Ability to travel 50 – 75% of the time, by way of a variety of transportation modes.
Ability to travel throughout the region as well as ability to secure and maintain necessary credit and passport/visa/government documentation required to do so.

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