Manager - International Real Estate Development

The Wendy's Company; México; Híbrido; MXN 843.000 - 1.475.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Wendy's Company is seeking a Manager of International Development to drive new restaurant development across the Latin America & Caribbean region by partnering with franchisees to meet opening targets and support long-term growth. You will guide market planning, site evaluation, and approvals and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include delivering the development pipeline, supporting franchisees, leading market mapping, and coordinating cross-functional execution

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance.
• Minimum 5 years in corporate real estate.
• Excellent communication skills—verbal and written.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.

Responsabilidades

• Drive Wendy’s new restaurant development across the Latin America & Caribbean region, partnering with franchisees.
• Manage the development process from market planning to site approval submissions with cross-functional alignment.
• Deliver development pipeline and approvals through the CapCom process and track milestones.
• Support franchisees with market visits, calls, and business reviews to strengthen planning and project management.
• Lead market mapping and PTA analyses; collaborate to align with Development Agreements.
• Coordinate cross-functional development execution with Construction, Design and Operations to meet targets.
• Travel approximately 40% and meet the education requirement of a Bachelor's degree.

Conocimientos

Fluent English/Spanish

Excellent communication

Leadership

Project management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business/Real Estate/Finance

Herramientas

GIS

Oracle

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

What you'll do

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.

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.

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Travel: 40%

Pay Range: MXN 843,000.00 - MXN 1,475,000.00 Annually

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.

Expected Work Location (Field): It is expected that you will primarily perform work at Wendy's Restaurants or to other field locations as designated by the Company. When not working at a Wendy's location, you are permitted to work remotely. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs. #LI-Remote

Wendy's is an equal employment opportunity employer who may provide reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.