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 8,500+ 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:

Taco Bell International has the bold goal of reaching 3,000 restaurants by 2030. To accomplish this, the International Development team is looking for a highly motivated individual with strong analytical skills, restless intellectual curiosity, great communication style & relationship management, and the ability to turn facts into actionable insights. As the Senior Associate Manager in the International Development team, you’ll become part of the team driving Taco Bell International’s growth and shareholder value via accelerating sustainable, profitable restaurant expansion across all international markets.

The Senior Associate Manager role will report to the Director of Development and will be primarily responsible for managing the strategic international development initiatives and providing strategic analysis, insights and recommendations on all stages of the development process: from investment prioritization to pipeline management to store opening and asset management. This role is responsible for tracking the overall performance of TBI Development and working closely with the field Development teams to align on strategic goals, identify and help implement new growth strategies, and drive significant improvements across the 6 steps of development including market planning, pipeline management, and calibrating financial returns on all restaurant asset models.

The Day-to-Day:

• Assist in developing strategic vision, driving and tracking progress against it with the Development teams in the field.
• Track & manage the international development pipeline, ensuring growth commitments are met, identifying opportunities & risks, and communicating clearly and timely with TBI leadership.
• Develop and maintain dashboards to more effectively communicate and assess new restaurant growth, reinvestment actions, and sales/investment results.
• Evaluate new unit performance identifying risks & opportunities, deriving actionable insights, and communicating with urgency to inform strategy performance and drive decision-making.
• Provide analysis & modeling to drive insights and recommendations supporting key growth strategies. E.g. new market entries, portfolio optimization, business model improvement, development agreements/incentives, market mapping & site selection, etc.
• Lead development of Asset Information System (AIS) strategy execution & drive system enhancements and field adoption to establish a comprehensive, automated view of key Development information.
• Partner with Finance to develop an Equity Investment Assessment process to include capital review, equity returns, site assessment, performance improvement, etc. to inform and drive decision-making around international equity development.
• Aid in preparing presentations for key meetings e.g. ILT/ET meetings, Yum meetings, Franchise Conventions, FPCs/Investment committees, etc.

Is This You?

• B.S. in analytical field required (Finance, Economics, Business, etc.); MBA preferred
• Min 5 years’ experience in financial planning, consulting, strategy, or corporate retail development
• Strong Project Management skills
• Highly analytical, with ability to make clear, succinct recommendations
• Must have above average financial analysis and modeling skills
• Highly motivated self-starter, working well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Someone who will constantly challenge the status quo constantly seeking improvement and better insight
• Should have better than average influencing skills and be comfortable working in a decentralized organization.
• Should be decisive and results oriented
• Ability to draw upon a wide variety of data sources and draw insights and conclusions
• Superb interpersonal skills, with ability to partner well with other team members and interface effectively with all levels of management and cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to work independently and multi-task in a complex, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment
• Resourceful nature, with strong problem-solving and customer-service orientation
• Very high-performance standards, and strong work ethic
• Highly proficient in Microsoft suite (Especially Excel, Power BI, Domo, PowerPoint)

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

• Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs) 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
• 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: ­­**$121,600** to $142,900 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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