The Franchise Development Consultant at Domino's is the primary regional development point of contact and is responsible for accelerating the growth of new Domino's stores by owning the pipeline generation (presenting opportunities to Franchisees and formalizing into contractual obligations) and executing on the pipeline by supporting site identification and lease negotiations.This position involves collaborating with Franchisees, Business Directors and Consultants, and internal/external stakeholders to identify and execute real estate and development opportunities.The role requires strong relationship-building, analytical, and negotiation skills to drive mutually beneficial growth for Domino's and its franchisees.The Consultant will also represent Domino's at industry events to improve their real estate network of brokers, enhance brand visibility and manage development pipelines to meet annual growth targets.  This role will also assist on new concept ideation, pilots, and market level rollout. Main responsibilitiesAccelerate Future Store GrowthDevelop Portfolio Expansion Plan (PEP) for each FZ in region.Align with business consultants and directors to identify and understand each franchisee’s operational, organizational and financial capabilities for enterprise growth through new store development.Schedule and lead sales discussions with FZ for new store growth in alignment with FBC/Region.Conduct in-person development meetings with FZs, as necessary, to ensure commitment and accelerate new store commitments.Develop and maintain strong market knowledge and an understanding of Domino’s coverage gaps, target markets, trends, projected home/work/shop growth, competition, and other factors that create incremental store growth opportunities.Formulate long-term portfolio development strategies for specific markets.Actively manage opportunities in a designated region including reviewing and understanding the geographic, demographic, and financial analysis of each identified opportunity.Align long-term portfolio strategy with FZ desires, capabilities, and commitments identified through the consistent relationship management as development point of contact.Identify real estate for new and existing opportunities utilizing online tools, broker and developer relationships, and traveling in-market for real estate searches.Manage all sales process milestonesActively monitor and update each Franchisee lead status in ConnectFacilitate Term Sheet and Development Agreement creation and approval in alignment with Regional Partners, DPZ Legal, Finance, and Development LT.Execute on Existing Contractual Pipeline:Identify viable real estate for contractual projects and share with FZsLeverage Costar and online resources remotelyCompliment remote resources with in-market real estate scoutingFoster FZ broker relationshipsMaintain strong knowledge on regional/local real estate trendsLead site inspection process by preparing real estate brief and partner with CPM/FBD to attain approvalPartner with CPM to ensure accelerated floor plan and permit submittalSupport and consult franchisees with LOI and Lease negotiationsMaintain compliance with DPZ legal by supporting/managing project from LOI to lease/rider review, to lease execution, and new store build applicationAssist regional teams to deliver annual net new unit targets; track and forecast the new unit pipeline using critical milestones and deliverables to help ensure results.Other duties and responsibilities:Develop and maintain strong broker/LL/RE professional networkAct as the local Domino’s representative, attending real estate conferences and networking opportunities to heighten visibility of the brand as it relates to development.Support site approvals, lease review, application submittal for relocationsField FZ requests for support on lease renewal negotiations at existing locationsSpecial projects point of contact:  AAFES (Military solicitations), Walmart projects, etc.Proactively execute on strategic development initiatives