Real Estate Representative

McDonald’s is the largest restaurant chain in the world and also the most people-oriented enterprise around the globe. We are constantly looking for ways to reinvent ourselves in order to serve our customers better, every single day. Rooted in our Belgian society for more than 40 years, we feel particularly committed to our environment and partners. There are currently 98 McDonald’s restaurants in Belgium, run by 24 independent entrepreneurs (Franchisees). Because our business is growing fast-paced, we are looking for talented people to reinforce our head offices that provide support to all restaurants.

About the job

You will be responsible for optimizing the Urban Real Estate portfolio. This means brand new site development, relocations and rebuilding of existing restaurants. Within the Development department of McDonald’s Belgium, you will report to the Real Estate Manager.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Planning and Development Plan Execution_
- Active searches for new potential Urban sites;
- Creation, management, and execution of Development Plan;
- Contract negotiations of Real Estate agreements;
- Assembly and presentation of site packages;
- Working together with Construction to obtain all required approvals;
- Optimization of site development processes;
- Ensuring quality control standards for Real Estate transactions (cost, time, location, economics, market needs, and deal quality, etc.).
- Monitoring of Real Estate transactions by coordinating the efforts of others (brokers, attorneys, consultants, government agencies, etc.).
- Relationship management_
- Development of a strong network with brokers and external consultants;
- Establishing and maintaining working relationships with McDonald’s Owner/Operators;
- Cultivation and promotion of working relationships with other McDonald’s departments, alliance partners and other external organizations.

About you now

To be able to thrive in this role, we believe you need to master:

- At least 3 years’ experience in the Downtown and Urban retail real estate market;
- Fluency in Dutch and French and with good knowledge of English;
- The art of project management (rigor, efficient retro planning, tasks prioritizing, time management, organizational skills);
- Excellent negotiation and assertive communication skills with commercial insight;
- An unstoppable motivation and dedication to the brand and our partners;
- A sociable and pragmatic personality with strong team player skills;
- The quality to thrive in stressful and deadline driven situations;
- Flexibility and the ability to work autonomously;
What we have to offer you
- The freedom to organize your work around your private life;
- An salary package, including extralegal advantages like an (electric) company car and best in class group insurance;
- 30% discount on all McDonald’s products just for you;
- Working for an innovative and people-oriented Belgian SME, backed by a strong and leading multinational;
- A smile on your face every single working day.

Are you up for it?

We cannot wait to hear from you