Sr. Manager, Non-Traditional Development

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: 
   
As part of the North American Development Team, this individual has general management responsibilities to oversee both the existing non-traditional business and future business. With a revived focus on non-traditional, we have the opportunity to bring the Taco Bell brand to more captive customers in locations such as travel centers, truck stops, airports, colleges, and universities.  

This role will collaborate with cross-functional partners on all aspects of the business that affect non-traditional locations, including operations, marketing, legal, and technology.  This position is ideal for individuals with high accountability, an interest in strategy and problem solving, and the ability to see the big picture and understand how we fit into broader development goals. Additionally, this GM will be responsible for creating growth opportunities through innovation and building strong business relationships to move the business forward.
 
The Day-to-Day: 

•    Lead the rollout of Taco Bell development’s Non-traditional development strategy, driving growth and innovation across unique business formats; Spearhead cross-functional collaboration with operations, legal, technology, and marketing teams to craft comprehensive strategies, streamline processes, and adapt traditional business models to meet the distinct needs of non-traditional business units, ensuring scalable and efficient execution.
•    Conduct in-depth financial analysis and modeling to evaluate the performance and viability of existing and proposed business models, leveraging data-driven insights to identify opportunities, assess risks, and inform strategic recommendations to senior management
•    Make recommendations to senior management in the creation of new strategic non-traditional development plans, including evaluating current business models with suggestions for the evolution of the business
•    Achieve annual targets for non-traditional new unit expansion, including managing expirations of existing portfolio to mitigate closures
•    Analyze market trends and competition to identify opportunities for growth and innovation, and new business channels
•    Oversee day-to-day execution, ensuring efficient and effective execution of development processes 
•    Foster a collaborative culture and empower a team to achieve results 

Is this you? 

·    Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Real Estate, or equivalent work experience 
·    8+ years of experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration, adept at aligning diverse teams to achieve strategic goals.
·    Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Smartsheet, and other productivity tools, with a passion for quickly mastering new technologies. 
·    Strong analytical skills in reviewing and interpreting financial statements and other legal documents, ensuring sound decision-making and risk assessment.
·    Self-motivated decision-maker, capable of managing complex projects independently or with minimal guidance.
·    Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; skilled at conveying insights, presenting ideas, and fostering stakeholder alignment.

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, and carwash
•    Onsite gym with fitness classes and personal trainer session