Job title: Manager, Business Development & Strategy
Company: Yum! Brands
Job description: Job Description:We are looking for a Manager of Business Development and Strategy who will play a critical role in advancing Pizza Hut’s new restaurant growth strategy. This role will assist in identifying, evaluating, and tracking unique growth opportunities to the Director, Chief Development Officer, and executive leadership. You will also be a strategic thought partner on the development team and cross-functionally.Key Responsibilities:
- Identify and Evaluate Growth Opportunities: Conduct market research and analysis to identify unique growth opportunities such as inorganic growth, Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, and/ or business partnerships.
- Valuation & Financial Analysis: Perform initial financial modeling, valuations, and due diligence on acquisition prospects, ensuring a thorough assessment of their strategic and financial compatibility.
- Pipeline Management: Create and monitor system for managing unique development opportunities at all stages of their lifecycle.
- Stakeholder Communication: Assist in preparing reports and presentations for senior leadership, providing key findings and strategic recommendations.
- Development Team Support: Partner with development team and leaders across the company to help communicate opportunities and strategy.
Competencies for Success:
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Financial Analysis & Modeling
- Strategic Thinking
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Effective Communication
- Stakeholder Management
Required Qualifications:
- You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, when not traveling.
- Travel: 10-20%.
- 8 years experience in Restaurant/ Retail Business Development, Finance, Strategy, and/or M&A Required.
- Proven experience in M&A, corporate finance, or strategy roles.
- Solid understanding of financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence processes.
- Strong strategic insight and the ability to communicate complex ideas to directors and senior leadership.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree/MBA in related field.
- Prior success in growing QSR brands.
Salary Range: $122,100 to $129,240 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.About Us:Who We AreFounded in 1958, Pizza Hut – a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. – now operates more than 18,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. Pizza Hut is leading the way in providing customers with great experiences, innovating with technology and new products, as well as delivering exceptional service.Our People & CultureWe’re looking for people who LOVE pizza and thrive in a fun, past paced, and customer-centric environment. At our corporate campuses, Pizza Hut has created the perfect place for you to grow your career. Every day, you’ll work to support our franchisees and teams across the U.S., continuously challenging yourself to feed more possibilities. In return, we’ll provide professional development and career growth opportunities so that you can become your best and achieve your goals. And we’ll sweeten the deal by immersing you in our world-class recognition culture and providing a robust array of benefits, some highlights include:
- Hybrid work schedule and year-round half day Fridays
- Onsite childcare through Bright Horizons
- Onsite dining center
- Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer sessions
- 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!
- Comprehensive medical & dental including prescription drug benefits and 100% preventive care
Giving BackAs a global company, Pizza Hut aims to make the world better by acting responsibly with respect to food, planet and people. Whether it’s donating food through the Harvest Program or supporting literacy with the Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program – the company, our franchisees and our team members are committed to we serve.Pizza Hut is an equal opportunity workplace and committed to fostering an . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability and genetic information (including family medical history).
Expected salary: $122100 – 129240 per year
Location: Plano, TX
Job date: Wed, 25 Jun 2025 02:03:10 GMT
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