Senior Associate Manager, Real Estate Insights and Analytics Job at Taco Bell, Irvine, CA

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  • Taco Bell
  • Irvine, CA

Job Description

Senior Associate Manager, Real Estate Strategy and Insights

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

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.

The Day-to-Day

• 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

Is This You?

• 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

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 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 Salary Range: $121,600 to $135,000 annually + bonus eligibility + benefits The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Job Tags

Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours

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