Sr Director, International Development

Job Summary

The Senior Director, International Development is responsible for managing Papa Johns’ international development team, which includes international franchise sales and development agreements, restaurant development projects, new market openings, concept design and construction, and market planning. This role collaborates with the regional hubs and international business teams to determine development markets, growth plans, goal setting, and financial considerations pertaining to international development.

Duties and Responsibilities (other duties as assigned)

• Assist in preparing the financial and market feasibility analysis of new and existing international markets to establish annual goals for international development at the direction of the Chief Restaurant and Global Development Officer
• Lead international development team to meet the Company’s annual international development goals as set by the Chief Restaurant and Global Development Officer
• Monitor and evaluate international development performance against the baseline annual development goals and financial models for the international business
• Prepare and monitor international development budget, track opening schedules, closures and monitor progress/delays
• Oversee concept design and strategic planning teams for international markets
• Oversee international franchise sales and identify new whitespace opportunities to fill the pipeline for future years
• Identify potential international development risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with legal team to prepare new development requirements, renewals, terminations, and other documents
• Collaborate with General Managers and international business teams to align development objectives with market trends including emerging market opportunities; familiarize yourself with regional/country specific regulations, laws, and other development requirements