Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

Associate Manager, Product Marketing

Yum! Center for Global Franchise Excellence

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Irvine • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $109,400 - $118,000 per year

About the role

  • Support coach in gathering and analysis of competitive food and beverage landscape, and new and emerging food trends to support the identification of new menu innovation, product launches and menu optimizations.
  • Support coach in developing and executing store design, operational frameworks, and Live Mas Café expansion plans.
  • Support Live Mas Cafe calendar execution & performance by collaborating with cross-functional teams from a variety of departments including Advertising, Food Innovation, Consumer Insights, Operations, Finance, Sales Analysis, Supply Chain, Architecture & Development, Local Store Marketing and Agency partners.
  • Generate timelines and work back schedules for limited time offers and menu updates programs partnering with Marketing Operations.
  • Coordinate cross-functional collaboration and requests to prepare for key business stage gates, including test/launch alignments, product design ideations, draft forecasts, operational considerations, supply strategy and authorization dates.
  • Partner with Coach to develop strategic documents for program recommendations, launch & promotional plans, and alignments within established processes.
  • Lead cross-functional meetings – providing key updates and seeking out critical cross-functional input to move projects forward.
  • Collaborate with Consumer Insights and Product Development partners to generate new product ideas, write concepts & consumer insight research, and execute product test/launch plans, providing input demonstrating understanding of key insights.

Requirements

  • BA or BS Degree; MBA preferred
  • 4+ years industry experience preferred.
  • Positive, can-do attitude and collaborative leadership style.
  • Relevant experience on well-established CPG products or in QSR/Restaurant industry.
  • Genuine passion for food and customer experience.
  • Strong analytical and creative problem solving skills.
  • Strong project management, presentation, and interpersonal/influencing skills.
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, 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__
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
data analysisproject managementmenu innovationproduct launchesoperational frameworksconsumer insight researchproduct test planstimeline generationforecastingstrategic document development
Soft Skills
collaborative leadershipanalytical problem solvingcreative problem solvinginterpersonal skillsinfluencing skillspresentation skillspositive attitudecross-functional collaborationcommunication skillsteam coordination
Certifications
BA DegreeBS DegreeMBA