AddressWhy Nando's?
You might already know us as the home of PERi-PERi chicken but we're really a people-first, chicken-second kind of place!
- Bring your whole self to work and be part of a diverse, inclusive team.
- Free Nando's, every day. No, really! Plus extra discounts and perks.
- Join a purpose-led business with a global brand and a cult following.
- Career development, regular social events and flexible working arrangements that support your lifestyle.
We check ourselves against these five values every day: Pride, Passion, Courage, Integrity and, last but not least, Family.
If these values inspire you too, then you're reading the right job ad!
So don't wait in the wings, this could be your new flame.
About the role:
The National Leasing Manager is a newly created role that will manage all property-related components of Nando's existing and growing estate.
They will develop a strategy around estate composition, ensuring optimum commercial and trading outcomes are achieved through new lease acquisition and management.
Key aspects to this role are:
- Translate Nando's estate growth ambition into a pipeline of new site opportunities
- Develop a clear estate strategy and regional network plan
- Provide guidance and support to the Leasing Coordinator
- Lead Nando's external leasing support partners across ANZ
- Engage with landlords on new site acquisitions, lease renewal and portfolio management
- Enable lease assignment for franchise acquisitions and support Franchisees through lease renewal processes
- Work collaboratively with Geotech and other external research businesses to map Nando's ANZ current and future estate
- Make divestment recommendations if required
What you will bring:
- Extensive experience in retail leasing in a senior capacity
- Previous team management experience
- Record of commercial excellence in site acquisition and lease renewals
- Experience managing externally appointed leasing support partners
- Experience engaging with landlords on new site acquisition, lease renewall and portfolio management
- Ability to interpret lease documents and understand Retail Leasing legislation
- Experience in Drive-Thru development highly regarded
- Experience in casual dining, QSR and/or franchising highly desirable
- Previous use of Leaseagle and Monday.com is desirable
One last flex:
Nando's is a purpose-led business with a global vision of "Changing Lives, Together."
That's the short way of saying we want to change the world around us by making a real difference to people's lives.
It gets us out of bed in the morning and it's why you'll find us doing good in communities locally and in our heartland of Southern Africa.
We embrace inclusivity and opportunity for all. We're enthusiastic and optimistic about the future (and your place in it!).
We're proud of who we are and the products we make. Most importantly, we don't take ourselves too seriously.
This is a full-time permanent role, based in our funky office in Abbotsford with flexible work arrangements and great coffee nearby.
Only candidates with the rights to work in Australia & New Zealand will be shortlisted.
