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Pizza Hut · 1 day ago

Director, Development Strategy and Market Planning

Plano, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Pizza Hut is advancing its Development strategy and is seeking a Director of Development Strategy and Market Planning. This role involves collaborating with global teams to drive profitable expansion through data-driven decision-making and providing strategic guidance to various stakeholders.

Food and BeverageFood DeliveryHospitality

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

Development StrategyMarket PlanningProject ManagementData AnalysisCommercial AcumenCoaching SkillsRelationship BuildingCommunication SkillsAdaptabilityCritical ThinkingOrganizational Abilities

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

Pizza Hut

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Pizza Hut is an American restaurant chain and international franchise known for Italian-American cuisine including pizza and pasta. It is a sub-organization of Yum! Brands.

Founded in 1958

Plano, Texas, USA

10001+ employees