Business Development Manager

Position Overview

Uncle Stan's Foods is expanding and seeking a Business Development Manager to champion growth through the opening of new outlets and optimization of our existing asset base. You will play a pivotal role in scouting and carefully selecting new locations, completing real estate transactions, and driving strategic expansion across our portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Scout and select new outlet locations, managing real estate transactions including fee purchases, leases, and acquisitions
• Critically evaluate potential sites based on competition, local government zoning regulations, traffic density, population demographics, and other market factors
• Develop financial projections for merchandise sales, gross profit margins, development costs, and operating expenses to assess site feasibility
• Collaborate across internal functions and external partners including operations, legal counsel, construction, environmental specialists, estate agents, developers, landlords, governmental authorities, and regulatory bodies
• Support all business development initiatives and strategic efforts
• Participate in the business planning process for all outlets, aligning with corporate parameters, marketing activities, and market conditions
• Identify and capture opportunities to increase sales and brand awareness
• Assess and recommend improvements to existing outlets to enhance customer visibility and accessibility

Required Qualifications and Attributes

• Degree in Management Sciences or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in an operations role within the hospitality industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer literacy
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multifunctional teams
• Strong sense of accountability with a results-driven approach
• High sense of urgency and ability to build and lead strong teams