Habit Burger & Grill · 2 months ago
Director, Development Strategy and Market Planning
Habit Burger & Grill is seeking a Director of Development Strategy and Market Planning to advance Pizza Hut's development strategy. The role involves collaborating with global teams to drive profitable expansion through data-driven decision-making and providing support across various development functions.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a thought partner to the Global CDO, GLT, and BMU Development leaders on PH Development Strategy and growth priorities
Provide clear messaging, communications, and guidance to BMUs and franchisees on PHG Development strategy
Create 3-year restaurant growth plans and BMU-level targets for long-term problem-solving and growth acceleration
Oversee key reporting deliverables, including quarterly forecasts and business reviews, ensuring performance gaps are identified and addressed
Provide detailed analysis on specific development levers (e.g., franchisee partners, asset formats, unit-level investment returns) and make informed recommendations for improvement
Leverage consumer data-driven market plans to inform strategy and growth priorities
Ensure tools and know-how are available to BMUs and franchisees for robust market planning
Champion innovative thinking, platforms, and insights to improve PHG’s approach and impact
Provide hands-on support and counsel to BMU Development teams on key initiatives, including capability building and pipeline management
Coach and lead diverse talent across multiple geographies to create a unified and continuously improving system for analytics and market planning
Qualification
Required
You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
University degree or higher
8+ years of experience in restaurant or retail business development, finance, strategy, and/or market planning
Executive-level project management and leadership expertise
Comfortable with cross-functional responsibilities and relationships across various styles and cultures
Ability to develop an independent point of view in direct areas of responsibility
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills at all organizational levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including high-stakes presentations
Commercial acumen
Ability to coach, develop, and inspire both direct reports and peers
Preferred
Previous development experience in YUM! is a plus
International experience strongly desired (may be mandatory at this level)
10+ years in restaurant or retail business development, finance, strategy, and/or market planning preferred
Company
Habit Burger & Grill
At Habit Burger & Grill, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2020-01-06Acquired
2014-11-21IPO
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