Director, New Business Development

Position Title: Director, New Business DevelopmentWorking Location: Columbus, OH (Corporate)Employment Status: Full-Time RegularRequired Experience: 7-10 YearsRequired Education: Masters DegreeTravel Required: 0%Job DescriptionChart a course for the evolution of the business beyond the current structure by assessing growth opportunities and gaining alignment on recommended course of action. Through research and analysis, develop business cases/strategic rationales for growth vehicles in areas such as alternative channels, technology, vertical integration.Specific job duties include:* Oversee research and analysis into business, consumer, cost and profit trends to support development of strategic initiatives to build the business beyond the current model;* Obtain cross-functional perspective and buy-in of opportunities identified to innovate beyond the core.Communicate findings, recommendations in convincing, comprehensive, logical manner; and* Supervise Manager and assure optimal output, efficiency and effectiveness.Essential Skills* Consulting/Strategic planning skills;* Quantitative analytical orientation;* 5-10 years Marketing and/or strategic planning experience;* Strong communication and influencing skills;* Restaurant/Retail experience preferred; and* Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field; MBA strongly preferred.Critical Competencies Include:* Business Acumen* Change Mastery* Initiative* Oral Communication* Problem Solving / Decision Making Click here to apply: Learn more about us at: wendys.jobs Wendy's = opportunity & diversity Privacy statement