Global Franchise & Partnerships Director

Wingstop Restaurants Inc.; United Arab Emirates; Presencial; AED 700.000 - 1.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an International Business Development Director to drive growth by identifying and onboarding new brand partners worldwide.

You’ll work with the Global Head of Business Development and regional teams to balance brand awareness, market access, and profitability. The role requires a strategic global mindset, deep restaurant sector knowledge, and a proven track record in franchise development.

Formación

• 10+ years in international business development or franchise growth (QSR preferred).
• Global citizen with an extensive network and cultural exposure.
• Deep knowledge of the Restaurant sector.
• A natural relationship builder with excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Multi‑lingual capability is a plus.
• Robust franchise pipeline aligned to Wingstop’s long‑term market strategy.
• Willingness to travel up to 60–70%.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the identification, assessment, and onboarding of new brand partners globally.
• Develop and maintain a structured global partner pipeline and tracking system.
• Partner with finance and legal to manage due diligence and franchise agreements.
• Build and manage global vendor relationships (e.g., analytics, real estate planning).
• Monitor global QSR and fast‑casual trends to inform strategic decision‑making.
• Collaborate with regional teams to ensure consistent, scalable execution.
• Report regularly on market performance and partner success metrics.

Conocimientos

Global experience

Restaurant industry

Franchise development

Real estate knowledge

Negotiation skills

Travel willingness

Multilingual

Networking

Descripción del empleo

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an International Business Development Director to drive growth by identifying and onboarding new brand partners worldwide.

You’ll work with the Global Head of Business Development and regional teams to balance brand awareness, market access, and profitability. The role requires a strategic global mindset, deep restaurant sector knowledge, and a proven track record in franchise development.