Assoc. Manager, Strategy

Company: KFC Corporation
Location: Plano
Posted on: November 8, 2024

Job Description:

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:

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• 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
  
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  • Support commercial contracts and negotiations on behalf of all brands for key partnerships
    
  • Work with Yum Legal and Audit groups to support the development of agreements and oversee global master framework agreements
    
  • Work with Brands to manage joint business planning initiatives across the strategic partnership portfolio
    
  • Work across brands and markets to contribute thought-leadership strategies to grow profitability of key strategic growth partnerships across Yum
    
    
    
  • Digital commercialization - develop strategies for new revenue streams by commercializing digital, data & tech assets into income from the Yum system or external parties
    
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    • 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
      
      Qualifications:
      
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      • 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.
        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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