Regional Managing Director Canada

Regional Managing Director - Canada

Company: Little Caesars Pizza Location: Ontario, Ontario, Canada Work Model: Onsite Contract: Permanent Seniority: Executive

About the Role

Little Caesars Pizza is seeking a dynamic and experienced Regional Managing Director to lead and drive market performance across Canada. This executive leadership role is crucial for shaping and executing comprehensive development strategies, acting as a primary strategic partner and trusted advisor to our franchisees. You will be responsible for aligning corporate and field teams, building strong partnerships, and identifying growth opportunities to accelerate sales, expand market share, and strengthen our brand's position as a market leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide executive oversight of franchise operations, ensuring rigorous operational evaluations and consistent adherence to company standards.
• Drive continuous operational excellence by identifying strategic improvement opportunities and executing high-impact initiatives to enhance franchise performance and profitability.
• Lead the design and execution of regional growth strategies to elevate brand positioning, accelerate disciplined restaurant expansion, and drive sustained sales and profitability.
• Provide strategic oversight of regional budget planning and fiscal management, including leading annual franchisee financial reviews.
• Build high-performing teams through strategic coaching and talent development, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the region and corporate headquarters, communicating significant opportunities, risks, and strategic priorities.
• Ensure the brand is consistently and accurately represented across all media in full compliance with applicable laws.
• Provide strategic leadership across global cross-functional teams to design and execute scalable development and operational strategies.
• Partner with Development to provide executive oversight of franchisee selection, market growth, and operational excellence.
• Ensure the delivery of strategic, market-relevant training programs that promote continuous learning and uphold brand standards.
• Partner with regional and international marketing teams to lead initiatives that strengthen brand visibility and drive market share growth.
• Oversee supply chain effectiveness and quality assurance, ensuring adequate product availability and supporting product innovation.
• Develop comprehensive Franchise Business Plans supporting annual regional initiatives and new market entries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Ten (10) or more years of executive-level leadership experience, with a minimum of five (5) years in a franchise-based business environment.
• Demonstrated success in a large, complex organization, leading teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advanced strategic business acumen with a proven ability to integrate, align, and optimize enterprise-wide functions.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence executive stakeholders.
• Expertise in analyzing financial statements to deliver actionable, strategic insights.
• Fluency in English, with the ability to communicate effectively at an executive level.
• Unrestricted ability to travel extensively across the assigned region and to the United States, including the ability to obtain and maintain all necessary travel documentation.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing key regional languages.
• Working knowledge of local regulatory environments, including taxation, labor, and employment laws.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work for a company that invests in its future by investing in its colleagues.
• A role where your contributions directly impact the growth and success of the brand.
• Extensive travel across developed and emerging international markets.
• A professional office or home-office environment with regular field engagement.