Manager – International Business Management (UK)

Position Overview

• Location Type: Onsite
• Employment Type: Full time
• Company: Inspire Brands
• Reference Number: #LIIB

Description: The International Business Manager guides the implementation and execution of business plan objectives through providing operational/brand support and consultation to licensees with the objective of maximizing brand equity and configurations in their respective markets. Providing consultative support and oversight to partners/licensees in all business areas. Responsible for coaching and holding their partner/licensee accountable to the standards and reputation of the brand while driving sales and profitability and enhancing guest satisfaction. This role also focuses on creating growth opportunities through effective business planning, driving restaurant excellence through coaching and action planning, and building effective relationships through mutual trust and respect.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and experience
• Experience: 4+ years of QSR/restaurant operations experience
• Language Skills: Fluency in Spanish, French & English (reading, writing, and speaking)
• Other Skills:
  • Excellent mediation and negotiation skills
  • Strong relationship building skills
  • Ability to motivate and coach with excellent communication skills
  • Customer Focus

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain effective business relationships with partners/licensees.
• Provide information, support, and guidance regarding all aspects of the business.
• Establish goals and communicate results, overseeing financial management, planning, systems, and controls.
• Share best practices and encourage collaboration with partners/licensees.
• Focus on development growth and support the successful opening of new markets, new restaurants, and onboarding of partners/licensees.
• Work with a cross-functional Inspire team and Direct Manager for partners/Licensees to reach their business targets, growth, and profitability.
• Influence partners/licensees on the value of the people development component of their business plan and provide guidance on organizational structure and succession planning.
• Utilize the company’s coaching model by seeking first to understand, providing candid feedback, offering suggestions, and committing time and resources.
• Build and develop the competencies of the partners/licensees in Inspire brand knowledge and operations.
• Management of Company budget with direct manager. Manages personal expenses, follows all policies and required procedures, and documents all franchisee interactions.

Application Instructions

• Application instructions are not provided in the original job description.

Company Information

• Company: Inspire Brands
• Description: A multi-brand restaurant company with more than 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.
• Website: Website not provided in the original job description.