Sales Manager

WHO WE ARE:

The Dhanani Group (Burger King & Ayvaz Pizza Hut) is one of the world’s top ranked QSR franchise owners. We are experts in the restaurant franchise model and lead the industry in successfully buying, owning, and operating restaurant franchises across the United States. We offer many career opportunities across the country with great benefits and possibilities for growth and advancement. We work at a fast pace in a collaborative, supportive and encouraging environment. And we like to have fun along the way.

The Sales Manager will focus on our Pizza Hut brand and is responsible for driving local sales growth through proactive market visits, partnership development, event leadership, and structured sales planning. This role will manage several Sales Captains (focused on LSM for 10 stores). You will guide the Sales Captains on sales and partnership acquisitions plus work with on promotional flyers and local events. You will hold them accountable with calendar and data tracking management. In addition, you will keep the Marketing Director appraised on all Local initiatives.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Personable, Results-oriented self-starter, a go-getter.
• Team contributor and leader who thrives in a fast-paced setting.

HERE’S WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

As an integral member of the Team, this position is responsible for:

• Manage several Sales Captains (each captain oversees LSM for ~10 stores)
• Conduct regular market visits with Sales Captains; tour restaurants and find local opportunities
• Create and Manage a calendar for the Sales Captains and yourself; what is the focus each day/week (i.e. visiting X restaurant, working on hotel business)
• Create and Manage a sales tracker for the Sales Captains to monitor performance, partnerships, event outcomes, and revenue impact
• Research and identify local community sales opportunities; schools, businesses, events, apartments/hotels, and hand off to the Sales Captains to secure
• Develop and coordinate promotional flyers and sales materials in alignment with brand guidelines and campaign objectives
• Work with Sales Captains to support and execute special events, including school activations, community events, in-store promotions, and off-site sales initiatives
• Update Marketing Director on Local Marketing ideas and Sales Captain’s progress
• Track competitor activity and local market trends, providing actionable recommendations

HERE’S WHAT Education & Experience YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in sales management, field sales, or local marketing, preferably in QSR, food & beverage, or retail
• Strong organizational skills with experience managing calendars, trackers, and reports
• Experience working with schools, community groups, or local partnerships
• Proficiency in basic design tools or templates for flyer and promotional material creation
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently in the field and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Experience in restaurant or franchise-based environments is a plus
• Familiarity with local event planning and grassroots marketing
• Knowledge of CRM or sales tracking tools – I think we can remove
• Strategic sales planning and execution
• Relationship building and partnership development
• Data tracking and performance analysis
• Event leadership and on-site coordination – we can remove
• Creative thinking with strong attention to brand consistency
• Time management and multitasking

Work Environment

• Combination of field-based work (market visits, events, partnerships) and office-based planning (remote work)
• Flexible schedule may be required to support events, evenings, or weekends as needed

Performance Indicators

• Growth in local sales and partnership-driven revenue
• Number and quality of active school and community partnerships
• Successful execution of sales calendars and special events
• Accuracy and effectiveness of sales tracking and reporting
• Contribution to overall marketing and brand objectives

This role plays a critical part in expanding Pizza Hut’s local footprint by combining hands-on sales execution with strategic marketing collaboration, ensuring strong community engagement and sustained sales growth.

SOME Perks & Benefits (Based on eligibility requirements):

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.
• A discount program that has discounts on things like glasses, hearing aids, weight loss programs, step tracking devices, shoes, etc.
• A provider finder/cost estimation tool, allowing members to find in-network providers and get a cost estimation before the visit.
• A wellness program, where earning points for things like achieve step goals, can be redeemed to purchase wellness related items.
• A gym membership network, where employees may be able to go to their local gym, for less than the cost of a traditional membership.
• A pregnancy planning tool, that helps track fertility, baby growth, milestones, etc.

The Company reserves the right to conduct a background check of its employees, and your employment may be conditioned on satisfactory results.

This position requires that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Dhanani Group, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.