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International Business Manager must   be proficient   in business management; to   manage   and   influenc e   relationship between multiple   internal and external   shareholders , provide consultation on multi-years business planning , align   long-term   corporate   vision   and   increase   market   penetration   with   objectives   to maxim izing brand presence.   He or she will pr ovid e   guidance   on   operational ex cellence   and organizational   expertise   to support market growth   while   maintain ing   good operation   standard   and   grow   market profitability. Meanwhile   he / she   can   support   and provide   training to new International Licensee Operations Manager. This role   is responsible for   the overall revenue and net unit growth   across portfolio primarily in Japan and Korea. He/she guides the implementation and execution of   business plan   objectives   through providing operational/brand support and consultation to JV   partners/licensees/franchisees to maximize brand equity and configurations in their respective   markets. He/she   is responsible for   both existing businesses and new brand/market launches.   Providing consultative support and overseen to partners/licensees in all business areas. Responsible for   coaching and holding their partner/licensees accountable to the standards and reputation of the brand   while driving sales and profitability and enhancing guest satisfaction. And creating growth opportunities   through effective business planning,   drive   restaurant excellence through coaching and action planning,   and   build   effective relationships through mutual trust and respect. Please note that this is an onsite role based at our Singapore Support Center. RESPONSIBILITIES • Responsible of   establish   and maintain   strong business partnership with our local partner and licensees , through systematic approach to gain business and commercial   information, provide constructive feedback and consultation on business   initiatives and short /   mid- and long-term   planning • Establish a   clear KPI metric   target and   keep clear alignment with   local partners to achieve Inspire   goals and targets. And   manage   multiple stakeholders   internal   and   external , move the needle in   stuck   projects . • Learn and l ive the current OKR approach, and educate market take similar approach to   focus on store development and reach target profitability . A strong believer   in   consistent operation   standard , able to   demonstrate   and   reinforce on   it to markets   to meet Inspire expectation . • Work with a cross- functional Inspire team and Direct Manager for partners/Licensees   reach   their business targets,   growth   and profitability . • Be   the role model for the new   Inspire incomers, can lead by example and coach and   training   them for fast adaptation into the role. • Influence partners/licensees on the value of the people development   component   of their business plan and provides guidance on organizational structure and succession planning • Utilize our coaching model by   seeking   first to understand, providing candid feedback, offering suggestions, and committing time and resources. Building and developing the competencies of the partner/licensees of Inspire brand knowledge and operations. • Management of Company budget   with direct manager and   Manages   personal expenses, follows all policies and   required   procedures, and documents all franchisee interactions   and other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience • Minimum 10 years of experience in small to medium franchisee general management or large franchisee Director of Ops experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Fluency in communicating in English and ability to read, write & speak the language(s) in the   assigned region (Korean and Japanese) • Demonstrated experience in providing technical and operational training • Strong relationship building skills; able to motivate and coach with excellent communication  skills • Mind set on Customer Focus • Decision Making Authority • Allocation of spend to regional initiatives • Prioritization of initiatives and markets • Go/No Go on regional campaigns, offerings, programs, design, layout,   development • Cost optimization   on   regional initiatives. • New store site pack approval. • Cost optimization on regional initiatives • Significant and ongoing travel within multiple regions (upwards of   60 %) Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 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.