Ampler Development is the real estate, development, and construction division of Ampler QSR Group, a multi-brand franchisee of Taco Bell, Burger King, Little Caesars and Church's Chicken across the U.S. We are seeking a driven, self-starting candidate for the role of Development Manager.
The Development Manager plays a key role in the entire new restaurant development process, from market planning and site selection to negotiation, municipal approvals, and on through construction hand-off.
Responsibilities: • Source and tour potential sites in the field, meeting internal preferred site criteria. • Analyze markets, and collaborate with brokers and franchisors to identify real estate opportunities. • Negotiate LOIs and finalize agreements with stakeholders. • Maintain consistent field presence, manage broker calls, and identify development opportunities. • Prioritize trade areas, manage pipeline reports, and provide weekly updates. • Create Site Packs and financial analyses (ROI, NPV). • Update site selection software and prepare quarterly and ad hoc market plans. • Create and present site approval presentations to leadership.
Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree. • Proficient in Microsoft Excel (financial/data analytics) and PowerPoint. • Min. 2 years in commercial real estate within a multi-unit restaurant / retail environment. • Experience with industry-standard mapping and analytic software. • Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills. • Knowledge of commercial real estate and construction terminology. • Proactive, strategic thinker with critical thinking skills. • High-energy, confident professional with strong collaboration and relationship-building skills. • Ability to work remotely, manage multiple assignments independently, and maintain professionalism.
Working Conditions: • 50% in-field presence, including car travel and overnight stays. • Use of virtual meeting tools like Zoom and Teams. • Frequent computer use and occasional after-hours site visits and public hearings. • Home office-based work when not in the field, requiring access to phone, internet, and computer.
This role requires a proactive approach and the ability to manage diverse responsibilities while maintaining a strong in-field presence.