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Yum! Brands · 1 week ago

Director, Development Strategy and Market Planning

Plano, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Yum! Brands is seeking a Director of Development Strategy and Market Planning to enhance Pizza Hut’s Development strategy through collaboration with Global Development teams. This role involves driving profitable expansion, creating growth plans, and providing market planning support while coaching diverse talent across multiple geographies.

Food and BeverageHospitalityRestaurants

Growth Opportunities

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