Location: Columbus,OH, USA
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.