Store Development Manager - Stellenbosch, South Africa - Hungry Lion Fast Foods (Pty) Ltd

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THE OPPORTUNITY
We have an opportunity for an experienced
Store
Development Manager to join our
Development team.

This role aims to identify strategic areas for business expansion and sites for consideration for restaurant new builds or relocation.

Regular travelling will form part of the normal working routine.


DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

Site Selection

  • Assist the Development Team in identifying strategic areas for expansion.
  • Identify and recommend new sites for expansion and/or relocation within the strategic areas.
  • Act as a regional "filter" to ensure that only sites with a strong chance of success are presented for consideration.
  • Obtain contact details and proposed lease terms from landlords of shortlisted sites for viability assessments.
  • Maintain continuous contact with landlords, brokers & other sources of potential sites.
  • Proactively seek out opportunities for more costeffective build and material solutions.

Asset Management

  • Populate the asset database to keep a record of opportunities and negotiations on target sites.

Stakeholder Management

  • Manage stakeholder relationships.
  • Stakeholders include:
  • Developers, landlords, leasing agents & site acquisition specialists
  • Contractors, suppliers & architects
  • Hungry Lion Development & Finance Departments
  • Local authorities

REQUIREMENTS

  • Undergraduate/postgraduate qualification required, with a background in Commercial Property or Town Planning preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years in network planning and development in Retail or Construction.
  • Competent in Google Workspace/MS Office.
  • Bilingual (multilingual beneficial).
  • Valid driver's licence.

COMPETENCIES

  • Highly presentable and articulate.
  • Planning and scheduling.
  • Resilience and stress tolerance.
  • Adaptability.
  • Problemsolving.
  • Delivering results.
  • Decision making.
  • Negotiation.
  • Collaboration.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Emotional intelligence.
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