General Manager, International Markets – MEA

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Formulate and implement the long-term growth strategy for the MEA region.

• Discover opportunities for revenue enhancement, market growth, operational efficiencies, and improved profitability.

• Predict market trends, competitive actions, and shifts in consumer behavior.

• Set priorities and define measurable business objectives for the regional leadership team.

• Oversee annual operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and strategic initiatives.

• Achieve sustainable same-store sales growth, expand market share, facilitate restaurant growth, and enhance profitability throughout MEA.

• Hold accountability for regional financial performance, which includes revenue, profit, cost management, and investment decisions.

• Track and assess key performance indicators to promote data-driven decision-making.

• Enhance franchisee economics and overall system profitability.

• Cultivate and sustain strategic partnerships with franchise partners.

• Serve as the primary executive sponsor for significant franchise relationships.

• Assist franchisees in attaining commercial and operational success.

• Coordinate collaborative planning processes.

• Ensure franchise partners adhere to brand standards, strategic priorities, and operational mandates.

• Guarantee the consistent representation of the Papa Johns brand proposition across MEA markets.

• Reconcile global brand requirements with cultural relevance and local consumer expectations.

• Safeguard and enhance standards across product quality, customer experience, operations, marketing, and service delivery.

• Advocate for customer-centric thinking throughout the organization.

• Propel innovation across digital platforms, loyalty initiatives, menu development, packaging, customer experience, and delivery channels.

• Assess emerging technologies, market possibilities, and consumer trends.

• Support market entry, expansion, and development in both existing and new territories.

• Promote continuous improvement and innovation within the regional organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Federal Contract employer participating in E-Verify to verify employment eligibility for each new team member.

• Must adhere to applicable employment eligibility requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Engaging work environment with a focus on collaboration.