General Manager, International Markets – MEA

Job Description:

  • Develop and execute the long-term growth strategy for the MEA region
  • Identify opportunities for revenue growth, market expansion, operational improvement, and enhanced profitability
  • Anticipate market trends, competitive activity, and consumer behavior shifts
  • Establish priorities and measurable business objectives for the regional leadership team
  • Lead annual operating plans, budgets, forecasts, and strategic initiatives
  • Deliver sustainable same-store sales growth, market share expansion, restaurant growth, and profitability across MEA
  • Maintain accountability for regional financial performance, including revenue, profit, cost management, and investment decisions
  • Monitor and analyze key performance indicators and drive data-led decision-making
  • Improve franchisee economics and overall system profitability
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with franchise partners
  • Act as primary executive sponsor for key franchise relationships
  • Support franchisees in achieving commercial and operational success
  • Facilitate collaborative planning processes
  • Ensure franchise partners execute brand standards, strategic priorities, and operational requirements
  • Ensure consistent delivery of the Papa Johns brand proposition across MEA markets
  • Balance global brand requirements with cultural relevance and local consumer expectations
  • Protect and strengthen standards across product quality, customer experience, operations, marketing, and service delivery
  • Champion customer-centric thinking across the organization
  • Drive innovation across digital platforms, loyalty programs, menu development, packaging, customer experience, and delivery channels
  • Evaluate emerging technologies, market opportunities, and consumer trends
  • Support market entry, expansion, and development across existing and new territories
  • Foster continuous improvement and innovation throughout the regional organization

Requirements:

  • Federal Contract employer participating in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for each new team member
  • Must comply with applicable employment eligibility requirements

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