Manager, Franchisee Sourcing, Firehouse Subs

Company Overview

Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant companies with nearly $45billion in annual system-wide sales and over 32,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries and territories. RBI owns the prominent quick service restaurant brands Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes, and Firehouse Subs.

The Manager, Franchisee Sourcing is responsible for identifying prospective franchisees to drive growth and profitability for the organization. The role involves developing, implementing, and measuring strategic marketing and lead generation plans, building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, and leading initiatives to expand the company’s restaurant footprint.

• Attract the highest quality prospective franchisees, marketing the opportunity externally through new grassroots recruiting sourcing paths, conferences, and partnerships with third parties to help attract best‑in‑class operators.
• Identify and evaluate potential business opportunities, including market research and competitive analysis.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations and contract discussions with third‑party agencies, advertising vendors, and content creation vendors.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of business development initiatives.
• Monitor and report on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities.
• Prepare and present lead generation, lead conversion, and sales funnel reports to senior management regularly.
• Abide by all state or provincial, federal, and local laws pertaining to franchise sales & disclosure information.
• Travel 3 to 5 trips per year depending on business demand for conferences and on‑ground recruiting efforts.
• Work location:
  
  Toronto, ON, onsite 5 days per week.

• Growth and entrepreneurial mindset with a great attitude and personality willing to roll‑up sleeves, be a team player, and adapt to varying and challenging demands of a dynamic business with a small team.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Proven experience in marketing, analytics, event planning, project management or a related role.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, industry trends, and competitive landscape.
• Excellent organizational, project management, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically and independently while developing innovative data solutions and creative lead generation campaigns.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce or other CRM, Tableau, and Google Analytics.
• Knowledgeable in Artificial Intelligence.
• Excel and financial modeling.
• Honesty, high integrity, personal accountability and a passion for the success of the brand, the team, and personal career growth.

Base salary range of $105,000 to $125,000

CAD. Salary may vary based on relevant factors such as experience, education, location, and skills.

This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual discretionary bonus plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the incentive program, based on individual and company performance metrics.

This position may also be eligible for additional compensation in the form of equity grants pursuant to the Company’s long‑term incentive plan.

Benefits at all of our global offices are focused on physical, mental, and financial wellness. We offer a comprehensive global paid parental leave program, free telemedicine, and mental wellness support.

Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI’s policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.