Managing Director Sweden

About the role

Are you ready to take on one of the most exciting leadership challenges in the industry? Burger King is seeking a Managing Director Sweden to lead the next phase of their growth journey, building a strong foundation and scaling the brand and business further in Sweden. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of one of the world’s most iconic brands in a dynamic and evolving market.

As Managing Director Sweden, you will be responsible for developing and scaling Burger King in Sweden. After a period of restructuring and stabilizing operations, the focus is now on growth, top-line performance, and ensuring a strong local organization. You will be in charge of identifying strategic opportunities, fostering local partnerships, and driving operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the country-specific strategy to grow Burger King's market share, profitability, and brand presence. Identify new business opportunities, optimize existing operations, and ensure alignment with global corporate objectives.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day operations across all restaurant locations, ensuring consistency in product quality, customer service, and brand standards. Implement cost-control measures, improve operational efficiencies, and ensure the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and inspire a diverse team of managers and staff. Foster a culture of accountability, high performance, and teamwork. Attract, retain, and develop talent to build a strong leadership pipeline for the future.
• Financial Management: Take full accountability for the P&L of the country, including budget creation, financial forecasting, and monitoring of performance metrics. Drive profitability through cost management, revenue growth, and strategic investment.
• Brand Development & Marketing: Collaborate with the global marketing team to implement local marketing campaigns, promotional activities, and partnerships that resonate with the local market while maintaining the integrity of the global brand.
• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison with key stakeholders, including franchisees, suppliers, and government bodies. Build strong relationships and represent Burger King's interests in all matters related to local business development and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

This is an opportunity for a seasoned leader to make a significant impact in a market with enormous potential. From stabilizing and strengthening the organization to driving top-line growth and positioning Burger King Sweden for long-term success, this role is ideal for someone who thrives on challenges, leads with clarity, and delivers results.

• Proven Leadership: Minimum of 10 years of leadership experience in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) or retail industry, with a track record of driving growth and managing large-scale operations.
• Strategic Thinker: Strong ability to develop and implement long-term strategic plans, while being agile enough to adjust to market trends and local dynamics. Comfortable balancing strategic oversight with tactical, hands-on involvement.
• Operational Expertise: Deep understanding of restaurant operations, financial management, and supply chain processes. A solid background in managing P&L and achieving operational KPIs.
• Results-Oriented: Demonstrated success in leading teams to deliver high performance in a competitive environment. Ability to drive revenue, cost management, and customer satisfaction at scale.
• Hands-On Mentality: Strong commitment to being involved in day-to-day operations, understanding ground-level challenges, and finding innovative solutions to improve performance.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and external partners. Fluency in Swedish is preferred, while fluency in English (spoken and written) is a requirement.

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Burger King is a global leader in the Quick Service Restaurant sector, recognized for its flame-grilled burgers, iconic Whopper, and innovative spirit. With a presence in over 100 countries, Burger King is committed to delivering high-quality food, exceptional customer experiences, and market-leading strategies.

Take the next step in your career by joining Burger King! In this recruitment, Burger King collaborates with Nigel Wright Group. We look forward to receiving your CV with your application. Please note that we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis. Feel free to include any questions with your application.