Manager - International Real Estate Development Job at The Wendy's Company, Dublin, OH

  • The Wendy's Company
  • Dublin, OH

Job Description

When our square shaped burgers made their first sizzle on the scene more than 50 years ago, people knew our approach wasn’t like any other. Same goes for the way we support our employees. Our culture of openness, flexibility, and inclusiveness allows everybody to flourish in their own way. If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of the action as we continue to grow our iconic brand – We got you!

The Manager of International Development will drive Wendy’s new restaurant development across the Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) region by partnering with franchisees to support the delivery of new restaurant opening targets and strengthen long‑term market growth.

They will manage the complete development process by guiding market planning, site evaluation, and site‑approval submissions, while ensuring strong alignment with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

Deliver Development Pipeline & Approvals

Responsible for new site approvals, new store openings, and closure approvals through Wendy’s International CapCom process. Maintain a clear, organized pipeline, track milestones, and report progress regularly through Regional Team Meetings.

Support Franchisees Across Development Activities

Partner with franchisees through market visits, monthly calls, and business reviews to ensure adherence to Wendy’s Global Development Policies. Provide guidance to strengthen their capabilities in planning, site selection, and project management.

Lead Market Mapping & Strategic Planning

Lead market mapping and identify Potential Trade Areas (PTA’s) for all markets to sustain long-term development. Collaborate with franchisees and the Development Director to build market plans and ensure pipeline alignment with Development Agreements.

Coordinate Cross Functional Development Execution

Work closely with Construction, Design, and Operations to ensure proper restaurant planning through lease execution, design, construction, ops turnover, and opening, achieve AOP development targets.

What We Expect From You

  • Bachelors Degree in a field relevant to the position (Business, Real Estate, Finance).
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a corporate real estate environment.
  • Excellent communication skills - verbal and written.
  • Fluent in both English / Spanish.
  • Must be able to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Proven ability to work within a collaborative team environment.
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, influence and coaching skills.
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Office, GIS, Oracle and other database systems.
  • Regional business, real estate, or cultural experience in Latin America, including direct experience in South America.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Travel:

40%

Expected Work Location (Remote)

It is expected that you will primarily perform work remotely. You may be asked to travel, as needed, to the Wendy's Restaurant Support Center (RSC) (1 Dave Thomas Blvd, Dublin, OH 43017), or to other location(s) as designated by the Company. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs. #LI-Remote

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Job Tags

Work at office, Remote work

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