Assoc. Manager, Strategy

Job Purpose: Yum’s strategy team tackles major strategic initiatives for the company and ensures the enterprise and brands are well-positioned for growth. This role will help define and support high-impact growth initiatives for Yum! globally, support relevant teams with the execution of these plans, and provide reporting and data-driven insights for executives. This role will be located in Louisville, KY or Plano, TX.

Salary Range: $­­96,000 to $120,000 annually bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Responsibilities: Drive and support key initiatives of the strategy team, which may include:

• Digital commercialization – develop strategies for new revenue streams by commercializing digital, data & tech assets into income from the Yum system or external parties
  
• Develop thorough understanding of the broader data monetization & tech commercialization landscape, including key tech players
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including Digital & Technology, Data and Analytics, and Marketing teams to deeply understand the Yum’s data & tech assets and evaluate and prioritize strategic initiatives
• Build business cases for prioritized initiatives, including resources, capabilities, and timing for execution
• Partner with Yum and brand teams to help facilitate the execution of prioritized initiatives and refine the strategy as needed
  
• Strategic planning and thought partnership – collaborate with brand teams on the strategic planning process, ensuring they have the insights and information required to develop bold, growth-oriented plans
• Trend assessments – research and analyze major industry trends, competitor moves, and technological advancements and assess the potential impact on the company
• Executive team presentations – collaborate with senior executives on crafting critical internal and external presentations
• Strategic partnerships – cultivate and manage new and ongoing relationships with strategic global partners to ensure best-in-class approaches to growing commercial value and customer outcomes.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; master’s degree preferred
• 5 years of work experience in corporate strategy, management consulting, or finance
• Experience in key business growth areas such as digital marketing and technology
• Aptitude for analytical thinking and financial modelling in Excel, adept at working with large datasets
• Exceptional presentation and communication skills; ability to craft high-impact presentations in PowerPoint
• Experience in consumer & retail sector either in advisory capacity or industry role (preferred)
• Experience with commercial negotiations and contracts (preferred)
  
  
  

Benefits: Employees (and their eligible family members) may enroll in the following types of insurance coverage: medical, dental, vision, legal, and accidental death and dismemberment, as well as FSA/HSA (depending on enrolled medical plan). Yum! also provides short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employees may enroll in our 401(k) plan. Yum! provides 4 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a floating day off and 2 paid days for volunteer time each calendar year. To learn more about working at Yum! -Click here.

At Yum!, one of our core values is to Believe in ALL People. This means seeing the value in everyone and unlocking their full potential to be their best self. YUM! Brands, Inc. (including its subsidiaries Yum Restaurant Services Group, LLC (“YRSG”) and Yum Connect, LLC (“Yum Digital and Technology”)(collectively, “Yum”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic. Yum! is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.

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This posting will be open for a minimum of two weeks. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until a candidate is selected.

Yum! Brands, Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky, and its subsidiaries franchise or operate a system of over 55,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries and territories under the company’s concepts – KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and the Habit Burger Grill. The Company's KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands are global leaders of the chicken, Mexican-style food, and pizza categories, respectively. The Habit Burger Grill is a fast casual restaurant concept specializing in made-to-order chargrilled burgers, sandwiches and more. In 2023, the KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut brands were ranked in the top five of Entrepreneur’s Top Global Franchises Ranking. In addition, in 2023 Yum! Brands was included on the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index; Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity; and Newsweek’s lists recognizing America’s Most Responsible Companies, America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. In 2022, the Company was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America.

As the world's largest restaurant company, we have a clear and compelling mission: to build the world's most loved, trusted, and fastest-growing restaurant brands. The key and not-so-secret ingredient in our recipe for growth is our unrivaled culture and talent, which fuels our results. To that end, we're looking for talented, motivated, team-oriented individuals to join us and have the opportunity be your best, have fun, make friends, and make a positive impact.

We are excited about the future growth of our brands. In fact, as a company we are opening an average of 8 restaurants a day worldwide! This growth creates endless opportunities for professional, as well as personal growth. Customer sentiment and love for our brands is the fuel for our excitement! Taco Bell has been named one of the 10 Most Innovative Companies in the World by Fast Company. Pizza Hut delivers more pizzas than any other pizza company in the world, KFC's still uses its 75-year-old finger-lickin' good recipe, including secret herbs and spices to hand-bread its chicken every day, and the Habit Burger Grill is looking to expand its regional footprint across the country.

Check Out Some Of Our Great Benefits (Some available at HQ locations only)

• Recognition based culture and unique, fun events year round
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting
• 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
• Onsite dining center (yes, you can eat KFC, Taco Bell or Pizza hut every day!)
• 2 paid days off per year to volunteer
• Tuition reimbursement, education benefits and scholarship opportunities
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program
• Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, concierge
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
• Discounts for life’s adventures (ex: theme parks, wireless plans, etc.)
• Comprehensive medical, vision and dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
• Grow Yourself Week which is devoted to your personal development