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International Field Operations Manager

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent certification in related field
  • 5+ years in Restaurant Operations, Training, and Project Management
  • 2+ years multi-unit experience in Restaurant Operations or Training
  • In-depth knowledge of adult learning principles and training methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional team to launch new brands and licensees/franchisees in designated region
  • Plan and manage support for operations and training during new market launches
  • Evaluate licensee/franchisee operations and training plans, conducting audits and market visits
  • Utilize advanced technologies and LMS platforms to enhance operations and training development

Key facts

Other skills

  • Intercultural Competence
  • Leadership
  • Plan Execution
  • Analytical Skills
  • Technical Acumen
  • Communication
  • Social Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Inspire Brands

Restaurants & Food Service

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC Drive-In restaurants worldwide.

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryRestaurants & Food Service
Company size10001

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Job description

The International Field Operations Manager role is responsible for executing the strategies of new market & new licensee/franchisee launch, operations and training development within a designated region This role will work with the regional business and cross-functional teams to develop, evaluate, optimize and drive results for in-restaurant operations and training execution that meets standards at Inspire Brands and drives profitability for our licensees/franchisees. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

New Market Launch

  • Lead cross-functional team to launch new brands and new licensees/franchisees within your designated region following brand strategies and standards set forth by Inspire Brands.  

  • Plans and manages all support for operations and training during new market or new licensee/franchisee launches. 

Operations & Training 

  • Evaluate licensee/franchisee operations and training plans within your designated region. Conduct all required audits and market visits in a timely manner and document accordingly Escalate issues appropriately. 

  • Utilize advanced technologies and LMS platforms to enhance operations and training development in the field.  

  • Monitor and troubleshoot operational and training KPI’s Develop action plans or provide recognition according to the results. 

New Market Launch 

 

  • Lead cross-functional team to launch new brands and new licensees/franchisees within your designated region following brand strategies and standards set forth by Inspire Brands.  

  • Plans and manages all support for operations and training during new market or new licensee/franchisee launches. 

Operations & Training 

  • Evaluate licensee/franchisee operations and training plans within your designated region. Conduct all required audits and market visits in a timely manner and document accordingly Escalate issues appropriately. 

  • Utilize advanced technologies and LMS platforms to enhance operations and training development in the field.  

  • Monitor and troubleshoot operational and training KPI’s Develop action plans or provide recognition according to the results. 

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS 

Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree, Equivalent certification or related field  

EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION 

5+ yrs Restaurant Operations, Training, and Project Management 

2+ yrs Multi-unit experience in Restaurant Operations or Training 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES 

  • Global Learning and Development Expertise: 

  • In-depth knowledge of adult learning principles and training methodologies. 

  • Experience in developing and implementing comprehensive training programs on a regional scale. 

  • Planning and Execution: 

  • Ability to execute learning strategies aligned with organizational goals and market launch plans. 

  • Proficiency in project management, including planning, execution, and evaluation of training initiatives. 

  • Cross-Cultural Competence: 

  • Strong understanding of diverse cultural dynamics and business practices in international markets. 

  • Ability to adapt training and communication styles to suit various cultural contexts. 

  • Leadership and Influence: 

  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate others. 

  • Capacity to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders. 

  • Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: 

  • Ability to analyze complex situations, identify learning needs, and develop effective solutions. 

  • Skill in assessing the effectiveness of training programs and making data-driven improvements. 

  • Language, Communication, and Interpersonal Skills: 

  • Proficiency in English is essential; additional language skills relevant to key markets are highly advantageous. 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex ideas. 

  • Strong interpersonal skills, with a focus on relationship-building and stakeholder engagement. 

  • Technology Proficiency: 

  • Familiarity with advanced learning technologies and Learning Management Systems (LMS). 

  • Ability to leverage technology to enhance learning experiences and track program effectiveness. 

  • Budget and Resource Management: 

  • Experience in managing budgets and allocating resources efficiently. 

  • Skill in overseeing financial aspects of training programs, particularly in new market launches. 

  • Adaptability and Resilience: 

  • Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and environments. 

  • Resilience in facing challenges and navigating complex market entry scenarios. 

  • Regulatory Compliance and Brand Alignment: 

  • Knowledge of international regulatory compliance related to training and market launches. 

  • Commitment to upholding brand standards and protecting trademark integrity. 


 

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,300 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.

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