QSR Business Development Advisor – North America

Location: United States

Engagement model: Retainer / Associate / Independent Advisor – flexible start date

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.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Ideal Candidate Profile

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.