Development Consultant

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop Portfolio Expansion Plan (PEP) for each franchise zone in the region.
• Align with business consultants and directors to identify and understand each franchisee's operational, organizational, and financial capabilities for new store development.
• Schedule and lead sales discussions with franchise zones for new store growth in alignment with regional leadership.
• Conduct in-person development meetings with franchise zones to ensure commitment and accelerate new store commitments.
• Develop and maintain strong market knowledge, including coverage gaps, target markets, trends, competition, and growth opportunities.
• Formulate long-term portfolio development strategies for specific markets.
• Manage opportunities in the designated region, including geographic, demographic, and financial analysis.
• Identify real estate for new and existing opportunities using online tools, broker relationships, and in-market searches.
• Manage all sales process milestones and update lead status in Connect.
• Facilitate Term Sheet and Development Agreement creation and approval with regional partners and legal teams.
• Support site approvals, lease review, and application submittals for relocations.
• Support franchisees with LOI and lease negotiations, ensuring legal compliance from LOI to lease execution.
• Assist regional teams in delivering annual new unit targets by tracking and forecasting the pipeline.
• Develop and maintain relationships with brokers and real estate professionals.
• Represent Domino's at real estate conferences and networking events to enhance brand visibility.
• Support special projects such as AAFES (Military solicitations) and Walmart projects.
• Proactively execute strategic development initiatives like Carryout Only, Project Conquest, and Fortress Michigan.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Real Estate, Retail Development, Finance, or a similar field.
• Client or Project Management or Consulting experience preferred.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Broad, strategic thinking with the ability to create innovative solutions and analyze complex problems.
• Comprehensive understanding of construction, lease, and landlord-related contracts, including LOI and work-letter processes.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience with Salesforce preferred.

Nice to Have

• Experience with development analysis, real estate, market planning, and financial analysis.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits that start on the first day of employment
• No-cost mental health support for employee and dependents
• Childcare tuition discounts
• No-cost fitness, nutrition, and wellness programs
• Fertility benefits
• Adoption assistance
• 401k matching contributions
• 15% off the purchase price of stock
• Company bonus