Sr. Associate Manager, Strategy

Who is Taco Bell?

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone’s favorite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. We’re not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we’re also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands. 

Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn’t been done before… we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industry boundaries.   

We’re a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we’re at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más.

At Taco Bell, we’re Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion-fueled fun? Learn more about the career below. 

About the Job:

This key hire will work on the Global Strategy team and report into the Director of Strategy. While the scope of the candidate’s role will be global in nature, the majority of time will be spent supporting the International team.  It is an exciting time to be supporting the international team as we continue to accelerate growth across key geographies and bring Taco Bell to more consumers around the world.

The primary responsibilities of the Associate Manager are to drive our development goals and strategic decision-making—leading cross functional projects, building business cases, and conducting financial analyses. This position is ideal for individuals with high accountability, strong problem-solving skills, great communication style, a partnership mentality, and comfort turning facts into recommendations.

The Day-to-Day:

Key responsibilities for this role will include, among others:

• Driving the strategic thinking of the division and supporting our goals of taking the magic global, improving unit economics, and expanding into new markets
• Leading critical strategic initiatives and becoming a key thought partner across multiple projects, including: business model improvement, development prioritization, digital/loyalty strategy, supply chain optimization etc.
• Running point on strategic planning initiatives and processes including:
  • Annual Operating Plan (AOP) reviews
  • Strategic reviews for the Yum! board of directors
  • Taco Bell Executive Team
• Supporting M&A and other new business development activities, including leading certain parts of deals such as conducting financial analysis, and modelling of scenarios
• Creating presentations and analyses for the International Leadership Team, Yum’s Executive Leadership Team / Board of Directors, and key franchise organizations

Is This You?

• BA required; analytical degree preferred (e.g., Business, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering); MBA a plus
• 5+ years relevant work experience (e.g., Management/Strategy Consulting, Strategic Planning or Business Development within a major Corporation, Top-tier Investment Banking)
• Strong internal motivation, intellectual curiosity, logical thinking and desire to have a large impact on our organization
• Comfortable with change; ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated success working with cross functional teams
• Strong communications skills—up and down the organization
• Ability to succinctly interpret data for executives and frame business issues in a straightforward manner
• Superior analytical skills including experience with financial modeling, building and presenting compelling presentation to senior leadership
• Superior Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong interpersonal skills required.

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

• Hybrid work schedule and year-round flex day Friday
• Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons 
• Onsite dining center and game room (yes, there is a Taco Bell inside the building) 
• Onsite dry cleaning, laundry services, carwash, 
• Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions 
• Up to 4 weeks of vacation per year plus holidays and time off for volunteering 
• Tuition reimbursement and education benefits 
• Generous parental leave for all new parents and adoption assistance program 
• 401(k) with a 6% matching contribution from Yum! Brands with immediate vesting 
• Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
• Discounts, free food, swag and… honestly, too many good benefits to name 

Salary Range: ­­$104,600 - $136,000 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

At Taco Bell, we Live Más and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self! 

Taco Bell 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.

Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.  

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