Development Manager

Description:

My client is a highly regarded, market leading international F&B/Leisure operator who are enjoying sustained growth across their EMEA franchise portfolio.

They are now looking for an experienced interim EMEA Acquisitions/Development Manager for the day to day expansion of their markets, create market penetration strategies, draft site packages and negotiate draft lease terms. The position will be on a 12 month contract basis with the potential to develop into a permanent role.

Responsibilities will include :

· Execute real estate strategies, tactics and programs to achieve regional EMEA goals including

new store openings, return on investments analysis and related to new store growth

· Participate in the development of design objectives to meet appearance, quality, quantity and

costs.

· Actively supports processes and manages reduction of store costs as they relate to

construction, pre-opening, and possession dates

· Participate in existing and new market analysis

· Participate in site selection, design, construction

Experience and Skills

Ideally you will have experience within the following:

· financial planning, market analysis and strategic planning

· managing a retail or restaurant new store rollout programme

· construction management in retail and general contracting

· Real estate deal-making and negotiations

· Organization and planning skills

· Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

· knowledge of new store project management, including estimates, contract negotiation,

permits and Review Board hearings, build-out and lease negotiation

· Knowledge of design and construction process