Sourcing Industry Group (SIG)
Director, Category Management, PLK, US&C
Sourcing Industry Group (SIG), Miami, Florida, us, 33222
About Restaurant Brands International
Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant companies with more than $35 billion in annual system-wide sales and ~30,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. RBI owns four of the world’s most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – BURGER KING®, TIM HORTONS®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees, and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.
Director, Category Management, PLK, US&C
Our Opportunity
This role is responsible for leading the Category Strategy for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in North America. This role will lead a team of 5-7 Category Managers and have complete oversight into their respective research, ideation, product development, testing, and launches of new menu items. This person will be responsible for leading the development of multiple 3-year category/product pipelines, overseeing multiple project timelines and aligning key stakeholders on the plan to drive growth for the brand.
Responsibilities
Leads the long-term category strategy for Popeyes North America business
Oversee multiple Category Managers and their respective product developments, research, testing and eventual commercialization
Manage and grow a team of highly talented, ambitious Category Managers
Play a lead role in management of the stage-gate process for new product innovation from the ideation/concept stage to product validation and launch
Lead the process, development and ongoing management of marketing briefs for the Marketing Communications team for any new product/promotional launches
Work cross-functionally with counterparts in Guest Insights, Sales, Brand Marketing, Culinary and Operations
Create and present fact-based business recommendations for internal stakeholders including RBI leadership, Restaurant Owners, and various Advisory Boards and Committees
Deep knowledge of industry trends, competitive, and consumer trends and activities
Leverages several sources of data to derive National and Regional sales trends, product mix, price positioning, menu architecture, and product margins
Qualifications
University degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or related field
7-10 years of work experience in QSR, CPG, Retail, Strategy Consulting or related field
Strong business acumen with a high sense of curiosity
High analytical skills and creative problem-solving skills
Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills
Highly organized and motivated with a desire to outperform
You have strong time-management and organizational skills and high attention to detail.
You’re resilient and thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment working on multiple and competing projects simultaneously, with a sense of urgency and thoughtfulness.
You have strong critical-thinking and conceptual problem-solving skills. You are able to debate complex issues, ask the right questions, interpret data and synthesize learnings and think outside the box.
Excel and PowerPoint experience utilizing intermediate to advanced functionality
Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI’s policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.
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Restaurant Brands International Inc. is one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant companies with more than $35 billion in annual system-wide sales and ~30,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. RBI owns four of the world’s most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – BURGER KING®, TIM HORTONS®, POPEYES® and FIREHOUSE SUBS®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees, and communities for decades. Through its Restaurant Brands for Good framework, RBI is improving sustainable outcomes related to its food, the planet, and people and communities.
Director, Category Management, PLK, US&C
Our Opportunity
This role is responsible for leading the Category Strategy for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen in North America. This role will lead a team of 5-7 Category Managers and have complete oversight into their respective research, ideation, product development, testing, and launches of new menu items. This person will be responsible for leading the development of multiple 3-year category/product pipelines, overseeing multiple project timelines and aligning key stakeholders on the plan to drive growth for the brand.
Responsibilities
Leads the long-term category strategy for Popeyes North America business
Oversee multiple Category Managers and their respective product developments, research, testing and eventual commercialization
Manage and grow a team of highly talented, ambitious Category Managers
Play a lead role in management of the stage-gate process for new product innovation from the ideation/concept stage to product validation and launch
Lead the process, development and ongoing management of marketing briefs for the Marketing Communications team for any new product/promotional launches
Work cross-functionally with counterparts in Guest Insights, Sales, Brand Marketing, Culinary and Operations
Create and present fact-based business recommendations for internal stakeholders including RBI leadership, Restaurant Owners, and various Advisory Boards and Committees
Deep knowledge of industry trends, competitive, and consumer trends and activities
Leverages several sources of data to derive National and Regional sales trends, product mix, price positioning, menu architecture, and product margins
Qualifications
University degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or related field
7-10 years of work experience in QSR, CPG, Retail, Strategy Consulting or related field
Strong business acumen with a high sense of curiosity
High analytical skills and creative problem-solving skills
Strong teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills
Highly organized and motivated with a desire to outperform
You have strong time-management and organizational skills and high attention to detail.
You’re resilient and thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment working on multiple and competing projects simultaneously, with a sense of urgency and thoughtfulness.
You have strong critical-thinking and conceptual problem-solving skills. You are able to debate complex issues, ask the right questions, interpret data and synthesize learnings and think outside the box.
Excel and PowerPoint experience utilizing intermediate to advanced functionality
Restaurant Brands International and all of its affiliated companies (collectively, RBI) are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers that do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, provincial or federal laws, rules, or regulations. RBI’s policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.
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