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Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world's largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45 billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories.

RBI owns four of the world's most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.

RBI is committed to growing the TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS® brands by leveraging their respective core values, employee and franchisee relationships, and long track records of community support. Each brand benefits from the global scale and shared best practices that come from ownership by Restaurant Brands International Inc.

The Sr. Manager, Real Estate, leads a team of Real Estate Managers overseeing new development projects for the brand xx region. This role works closely with franchisees and internal teams, including Market Planning, Operations Services, and Construction, to drive strategic growth for this rapidly expanding brand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of Real Estate Managers across the US South region to support new store developments and relocation projects.
• Research and analyze existing and prospective markets for store replacements and new developments.
• Refine and implement long-term market plans for the assigned territory in collaboration with the Market Planning and Operations Services Teams.
• Develop and maintain a network of commercial real estate brokers to manage site selection for franchisee store developments.
• Assist franchisees with the preparation and presentation of development sites to the Real Estate Committee for approval.
• Guide franchisees through the due diligence process, including site approval and lease negotiations.
• Partner with the Construction Team to hand off approved properties for development.
• Support any special company projects requiring the expertise of the Real Estate Department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of experience in corporate commercial real estate, market research, and analysis within the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) or Fast Casual industry.
• Experience working with franchisees or clients in a real estate capacity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and the Microsoft Windows operating system.
• Strong knowledge of GIS/desktop mapping software and the ability to quickly learn new mapping and analytics tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess information, solve problems, and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively collaborate across departments, including Franchisees, Design, Construction, Operations, and Finance.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to gather, organize, and verify data.
• Flexibility to work varying hours, including early mornings and late nights as needed.
• Willingness to travel up to 60% throughout the region.

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Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental and financial wellness. We offer unique and progressive benefits, including a comprehensive global paid parental leave program that supports employees as they expand their families, free telemedicine and mental wellness support.

Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI's policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.