Head of Business Development

Region : UK RemoteReady for a fresh, new career? Look no further because one of the world’s most iconic brands can help you get there.Why Join Us?At Subway, “better” is baked into our DNA. We are a brand that believes in continued improvement … in our lives, our businesses, and our planet. From the handshake that started our very first sandwich shop to earning our position as the world’s leading restaurant brands, we’ve always embraced change and the path ahead. And today, we're making better living way easier.Our purpose is about more than the food we serve in our restaurants. It’s centered on fueling healthy businesses and healthier lives. It is one of the most exciting times to join the Subway team and contribute to our transformational journey.About the Role:We have an exciting opportunity to support our TUKI Business Unit as a Head of Business Development based remotely in the UK. Working closely with a variety of stakeholders, the Head of New Business Development will build our new sales strategy with the objective of growing our restaurant count through profitable restaurant development. They will be responsible for delivering the strategy designed to attract and secure new Franchisees across UK and Ireland spanning workstreams including Advertising, PR and Digital in line with our Real Estate Strategy.If you feel that this is the role for you, and you are successful with your application, be ready to be Bold , Empowered , Accountable , and ready to have Fun in a fast paced and agile working environment.Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - This is a sales and relationship focused role responsible for identifying through Research & Analysis, negotiating, and providing transitional support during the onboarding process of new Franchisees. - Work with external parties / agencies to identify opportunities to raise the Brand's profile (Advertising / PR / Trade Memberships / Events / Industry Awards etc.), specifically raising the awareness of Franchising opportunities across the market with both Trad & Non-Trad prospects. - Develop and maintain the FZE Growth Readiness Dashboard which allows us to easily identify and work with our existing partners that have the capacity to grow their portfolios. - Develop and maintain collateral that is locally relevant; reflects the latest business activity and showcases the best of the brand and will be utilized across various assets which make up the UK & Ireland sales toolkit. This includes the Development Website

Qualifications: - Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required. - Minimum 5-8 years of job-specific experience required, preferably within QSR Expansion or Real Estate. - 3-5 years of supervisory experience a must. - Ability to identify/secure Real Estate locations as well as build relationships with key stakeholders and companies throughout the territory. - Creative with strong negotiating (sales) skills. Sound commercial awareness. - Excellent project management skills including establishing strategy, goals, execution, and reporting. Goal focused. - Strong communication & presentation skills - Adaptable and open working style with ability to establish trust and credibility quickly. - Organized, a self-starter with the ability to multi-task. - Travel Requirements: 30-59% of the time.

What do we Offer? - Pension, Medical and Life Insurance Reimbursements - Competitive Bonus - Mobility Allowance - Tuition Reimbursement - Company Holidays - Employee Resource Groups - Volunteering time - Many More…..

Actual pay is determined based on a number of job-related factors including skills, education, training, credentials, qualifications, scope and complexity of role responsibilities, geographic location, performance, and working conditions.