Acquisitions Manager London & South East
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We sell the world’s best chicken. Seriously. And we’ve done it since 1939, when the idea of crispy, original recipe chicken took Kentucky by storm. Now, we’re proud to serve 1000+ communities across the UK and Ireland, bringing the grit, pride and iconic reputation that we started with, all those years ago.
Across the Restaurant Support Centre (RSC), we come to work to be ourselves, and to make something of ourselves. We want to see our potential go that little bit further, as part of one of the world’s most iconic brands.
What’s the gig? Well, you support our restaurants — and we’ll support you every step of the way. Simple. Our doors are open — and they can take you anywhere.
All we ask is that you be you. Because that makes us, us. Sound good? Great. Let’s find out about that job.
The Team
We’re the team that brings KFC to life – literally, turning big ambition into brilliant bricks and mortar. From new builds to bold remodels, we are responsible for shaping the spaces where our people work and our customers experience our brand.
We cover it all: acquiring and building new restaurants, supporting our franchisees on their development journeys, and managing the design, lease, and layout of every equity restaurant - both current and future.
About the role.
Working for a brand that first came to Britain over 50 years ago and now has annual sales of 1.x billion dollars and 965 restaurants, employing 28,000 people, you will help acquire more restaurant sites to grow our estate.
The Development Department consists of 15 people and 4 acquisition managers. We have a passionate appetite to expand further to reach our fans who don’t have KFCs nearby, whether in London, smaller market towns or as part of our growing roadside network.
KFC is a franchise business and you will acquire sites for the brand, working with our favoured agents and external partners, and also developing great liaisons with our expanding franchisees.
What you’ll do:
* Managing own property requirements in your acquisition territory
* Site sourcing to deliver 4+ sites per year
* Networking in property market and consulting with internal KFC stakeholders
* Building relationships cross functionally and across the franchisee network
* Analysis of KFC comparable data
* Help deliver KFC pipeline from approval to opening
* Source sites, whether in-town assets, High Street restaurants or drive-thrus through knowing territories well and visiting regularly
* Leverage external contacts network with agents and landlords to land sites above competitors
* Negotiate the best deals for the brand to ensure best value
* Work up sites for monthly board approvals
* Consult and advise with our franchisees on their site approvals
* Manage the critical path of HOTs, feasibility, the planning and legals through to completion of the deal
* Track upcoming developments to create and deliver a strong future pipeline
* Advise and support our Franchisees on all Acquisition and Development matters
What we’d love from you
EXPERIENCE
* MRICS Qualification
* Professional with good experience in a multi-site retail environment and ideally Drive Thrus
* Knowledge of the F&B, Retail or Leisure sectors (Preferred)
* Exceptional problem solving and project management skills with a proven decision-making ability and commercial judgement
* Proven ability to lead, influence and build relationships across the organization.
* Demonstrated track record on acquiring a large number of successful new sites
ABOUT YOU
* Team player
* Motivated self-starter with flexible working attitude
* Maniacal about doing property deals in fast moving market
What’s in it for you:
We offer benefits that make your life that little bit easier — because we know the juggle is real.
From flexible, hybrid working to Fri-Yay early finishes and Live Well Days, we’ve created a package that supports the real you, in and out of work.
You’ll get:
Hybrid working from our Woking RSC (just 24 mins from London)
Up to 11% company pension contributions
Fri-Yay finishes at 1pm every Friday
5 Live Well Days a year, just for you
Bonus scheme linked to company & personal performance
???? Private healthcare, Digital GP access & mental health coaching
Enhanced parental leave and flexible return options
And yes — 25% off the chicken
The Road to becoming a real one...
* Apply (Go on... do it) – send us your CV and answer a couple of app questions.
* Intro call with our Talent Team
* Virtual call with the Hiring Manager
* Virtual call with the Leadership Team member.
Ready?
We hope so, if you’re ready to be part of our community, now’s the time to apply.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Purchasing, Business Development, and Consulting
* Industries
Food & Beverages, Food and Beverage Retail, and Retail
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