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Yum! Brands · 4 days ago

Manager, Market Planning

Plano, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$122K/yr - $129K/yr

5+ years exp

Yum! Brands is advancing the Pizza Hut Global new restaurant development strategy, and they are seeking a Manager, Market Planning. This role is responsible for delivering growth through profitable expansion and supporting the Global Development team in market planning and site selection.

Food and BeverageHospitalityRestaurants

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Be a key thought partner to the Director of Strategy & Market Planning, CDO, and BMU Development leaders on PH Development Strategy

Provide clear messaging and communications to BMUs and franchisees on PH Development strategy with intentional focus on where to build new restaurants

Provide tools and know how to BMUs and franchisees on executing robust market planning

Lead initiative to implement global market planning platforms

Champion innovative thinking in this space and continuously explore ways of improving the PH approach

Implementing and owning deployment of Development Colleges and Workshops across PH

Providing coaching and counselling to development leaders on key development priorities through the coordination of market planning team

Provide hands on support and counsel to the development teams on key initiatives, ranging from building capability to ensuring robust pipeline management

Qualification

Development strategyMarket planningGIS experienceData managementProject managementRelationship managementCoaching abilityCommunication skillsCritical thinkingAdaptability

Required

You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

University Degree or higher

5 + years of development strategy, mapping, data management and analysis, and GIS experience required

Project Management

At ease in with cross-functional responsibilities and relationships across various styles and cultures

True ability to develop an independent point of view in direct areas of responsibility

Ability to influence/build relationships with all levels of the organizations

Communications, both upward and downward

Commercially savvy

Ability to coach and develop both direct reports and peers

Adaptability. Comfortable with dynamic environments and ability to work across different time zones

Communication & Influence. Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

Continuous Learning. Track record for demonstrating the hunger and capacity to learn and quickly apply knowledge to action

Critical Thinking. Experience with conducting thoughtful analysis of complex business arrangements & the ability to articulate tactics and strategies clearly

Organizational Abilities. Allowing a smooth and simultaneous management of multiple projects with demanding deadlines

Track record of being able to foster strong relationships with colleagues, partners and clients (internal and external) across various styles and cultures

Preferred

Experience in multi-unit restaurant, retail, or franchise industry strongly preferred

International experience strongly desired

Previous Development experience in YUM! is a plus

Benefits

Bonus eligibility

Company

Yum! Brands

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Yum! Brands is a quick-service restaurant brand that primarily operates the likes of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell.

Founded in 1997

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.yum.com

H1B Sponsorship

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