Assistant Manager – Brand Development

Who we are?Americana Restaurants is a leading restaurant operator and food & beverage platform in the MENA region. With a legacy that dates back to 1964, we’ve grown to represent and manage some of the world’s most beloved restaurant brands—including KFC, Pizza Hut, Hardee’s, Krispy Kreme, and many more—across over 12 countries. Our commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction continues to drive our growth and success in the region.As we expand, we're looking for passionate professionals who thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments. If you're driven by purpose and motivated to make an impact, we'd love to have you on our team.Purpose of the RoleThe Assistant Manager – Brand Development plays a pivotal role in identifying and supporting new growth opportunities across our iconic portfolio of restaurant brands. The role will support the evaluation, planning, and execution of business expansion strategies leveraging financial insights, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive scalable value.Key Responsibilities:Project Management: Lead and track development projects in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders including Real Estate, Finance, Operations, and Legal—to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.Data & Insights: Analyze internal performance data, market trends, and competitive intelligence to generate actionable insights that inform the development pipeline and decision-making.Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to support deal structuring, contract alignment, and project feasibility. Facilitate strong communication across functions to ensure alignment.Performance Monitoring: Post-launch, track and evaluate project performance and ROI, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.Franchisor Management: Key interface with franchisor, responsible for driving initiatives to achieve new build and remodel development agreements Build & maintain strong relationships with franchisor, assisting in troubleshooting challenges & ensuring compliance to brand protocols Reporting: Prepare management reports & dashboards to support KPI tracking and distill insights from large stream of dataQualificationsBachelor’s degree in business, Economics, Finance, or related field; MBA is an advantage.4–6 years of experience in brand development, corporate strategy, or commercial finance within the Food & Beverage, Retail, or Hospitality sector.Strong command of financial modeling, P&L analysis, and investment evaluation tools.Highly skilled in problem solving, analytical thinking, and project management.Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage diverse stakeholder groups.Experience in development, franchising, or real estate feasibility is a plus but not required.Excellent communication and presentation skills.Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and data tools (Power BI, Tableau preferred).