VICE PRESIDENT OF REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT (PIZZAIOLO)

Job Title: Vice President, Real Estate DevelopmentLocation: Mississauga, ON Job Type: Full-Time, PermanentIndustry: Quick Service Restaurant (QSR), Retail, Franchise
Company Overview:Pizzaiolo Gourmet Pizza is a proudly Canadian brand with over 60 locations across Ontario. Rooted in tradition and committed to quality, we’re entering an exciting phase of growth — and looking for a seasoned real estate professional to help lead our expansion.
Job Summary:We are hiring a Vice President of Real Estate Development to oversee site selection, lease negotiations, and development strategy for new store openings and relocations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in QSR, retail, or franchise real estate and be ready to lead development efforts at a strategic level.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 10 years of real estate development experience in QSR, retail, or franchise sectors
• Proven ability to negotiate and secure high-performing retail sites
• Strong analytical, financial, and project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, or related field (MBA a plus)

• Develop and execute market expansion and real estate strategies
• Identify and evaluate new locations using market research, demographics, and sales forecasting
• Lead lease negotiations, renewals, and relocations
• Collaborate with internal teams on design, construction, operations, and legal matters
• Manage external relationships with brokers, landlords, and developers
• Create and present site packages and proposals to senior leadership
• Track and report on real estate KPIs and performance metrics