Senior Associate Manager, Real Estate Strategy and Insights

Yum!•Irvine, CA

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Associate Manager, Real Estate Strategy and Insights is responsible for running the market planning process and driving impact across the Taco Bell business through the ongoing management, communication, and analysis of Taco Bell’s North American growth potential. The role is also responsible for analyzing trends, defining development success criteria and providing key insights that will help the Brand make more informed growth decisions. With this role, the opportunities are endless: Drive new unit growth strategy, work directly with field real estate teams, and provide leadership and strategic insight to brand and franchisee partners. The Senior Associate Manager, Real Estate Strategy and Insights will report to The Director of Market Planning and Development Strategy and lead an Associate Development Analyst.

Requirements

Degree in Business, Finance, Real Estate, Economics, Geography, and MBA a plus
At least 5 years of experience including 3 years serving as a Senior Analyst role or related job
An effective communicator who can present business recommendations to leadership teams and franchisee partners
Possess intellectual curiosity with the desire to challenge the status quo
Strong understanding and passion for market planning concepts such as trade area identification, mapping systems, spatial modeling
Demonstrated ability in making capital investment recommendations using financial metrics such as IRR, ROI, and Cash on Cash
Experience working with mapping systems, spatial forecast models, and Alteryx a plus
Advanced skillsets in Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Lead the comprehensive analysis of store performance, trade area dynamics, competitive landscapes, and market trends to generate actionable insights
Translate insights into strategic recommendations that influence Taco Bell’s development priorities, growth roadmap, and long-term strategy
Advise senior leadership through scenario modeling and impact assessments to guide investment decisions
Serve as a partner to field development teams and franchisees by evaluating trade area opportunities and providing data-backed guidance that aligns corporate strategy with local market execution
Collaborate with external partners to refine sales forecasting models and mobile impact projections, ensuring analytical rigor and relevance
Drive continuous improvements in analytical tools to enhance accuracy and usability for field teams and franchise stakeholders
Represent Market Planning on the franchisee impact subcommittee, partnering with franchise leaders to surface, refine, and communicate meaningful impact insight
Facilitate weekly alignment forums with field teams, driving resolution of Market Planning decisions and ensuring clear direction and accountability

Benefits

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, and 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