QSR Business Development Advisor – North America
Details:
- Location: United States
- Engagement model: Retainer / Associate / Independent Advisor
- Start date: Flexible
- Travel: Regular travel across the United States may be required
- Sector: Quick Service Restaurants / Food & Beverage Consulting
Role overview
We are looking for a highly credible and well-connected senior professional to support the development of a consulting practice within the North American QSR market.
This is not a traditional sales role. The primary objective is to use an established network and strong industry reputation to open conversations with senior decision-makers across leading QSR brands and groups.
Key responsibilities
- Identify and facilitate introductions to senior stakeholders within major QSR organisations.
- Open new commercial conversations and support lead generation.
- Represent the consulting practice credibly within the North American market.
- Use existing industry relationships to create access to relevant decision-makers.
- Help identify potential opportunities for supply chain, transformation and operational consulting services.
- Support initial client conversations and relationship development.
- Potentially contribute to the wider sales process, depending on experience and interest.
Ideal profile
- Strong and active network across the North American QSR market.
- Previous senior-level experience within a major QSR brand, franchise organisation, consulting company or related Food & Beverage business.
- Established credibility with executive-level stakeholders.
- Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of how consulting opportunities are developed.
- Able to represent a consultancy in a professional, trusted and non-aggressive way.
The role may suit:
- a former QSR executive,
- a retired VP or senior leader,
- an independent industry advisor,
- a former consulting Partner or Director,
- a senior professional who has recently moved into freelance or portfolio work.
The key requirement is not traditional sales experience, but a strong network, industry credibility and the ability to create trusted introductions