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 8,200+ 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 Associate Manager, Brand Strategy is responsible for supporting the team that is responsible for identifying and pursuing new growth opportunities that drives impact across the Taco Bell business through new reasons to engage with the brand. With this role, the opportunities are endless in our exploration to find new ways for fans to enjoy our brand like breakfast and new proteins, supporting and leading workstreams in the process. The Associate Manager, Brand Strategy will report to the Manager, Brand Strategy – Category Entry Points and help to support a cross-functional group of partners working toward shared outcomes.   

The Day-to-Day:

• Coordinate and lead cross-functional discussions that support and drive forward category entry point workstreams
• Prepare and share presentations for partners at all levels with coach direction that effectively explain opportunity size and roadmaps to launch
• Assist team in identifying dependable research tools (internal and external) to help understand business and brand growth opportunities
• Help to prepare presentations for partners at all levels with coach direction that effectively explain opportunity size and roadmaps to launch
• Generate timelines/workback schedules for campaigns to support national tests and launches
• Ability to: understand drivers of business growth, interpret foundational consumer insights, and research tools to expand on knowledge to solve specific problems.
• Build relationships and collaborate with cross-functional peers to capture inputs from multiple points of view, focusing on relationships with both pipeline partners and campaign planning partners.

Is This You?

• 5+ years experience within brand management or related experience
• BA required; business degree preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience with project management, cross functional coordination / organization
• 1+ years’ experience with creative or communication brief writing
• Microsoft Office, Strong Powerpoint skills a must
• Strong internal motivation, intellectual curiosity, logical yet flexible thinking and desire to have a large impact on our organization  
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to work independently and multi-task in a complex, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment 
• Resourceful nature, with strong problem-solving and interpersonal communication skills 

Work-Hard, Play-Hard:

• Hybrid work schedule 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 

Salary Range: ­­$106,700 to $120,000 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.

At Taco Bell, we Live Más and invite you to do the same. Take a seat at our table. Bring your voice. Bring you, just as you are, a Cultural Rebel. We want you to be your best self! 

Taco Bell is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, inclusion, and belonging for all dimensions of diversity.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Taco Bell is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities or special needs.  

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