Sr. Associate Manager, Menu Experience and Merchandising

About the job

The Sr. Associate Manager, Menu Strategy & Experience (All Channels) supports the Menu Experience Team and cross-functional partners – Ops, Digital, Product, Brand, among others – by leading the strategy and execution of Taco Bell’s in-restaurant merchandising and menu. This role impacts and owns menu strategy, design, and execution, menu experience integration, and merchandising budget management and visibility.

Day-to-Day

• Menu Experience Integration
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners through integration of the broader menu strategy into in-restaurant merchandising and communication
• Translate Menu Strategy and team initiatives across all channels into clear, consistent plans that deliver on accuracy and flawless execution
• Serve as the Menu Subject Matter Expert, driving merchandising strategies that support sales performance and align to the national Brand Plan
• Own the end-to-end go-to-market in-restaurant print merchandising process – planning to execution - translating national Brand ensuring accuracy, speed, and consistency
• Partner with agencies, franchisees, and internal cross-functional teams to develop, review, and refine creative to meet Brand and Operational standards
• Oversee the management of production, fulfillment, and distribution vendors to ensure flawless execution of merchandising materials
• Continuously optimize the Restaurant Experience by adapting merchandising based on performance, feedback, and business needs
• Own and manage the overall merchandising budget, ensuring accurate execution of Menu and merchandising updates across restaurants
• Collaborate on transition and ongoing management of budget responsibilities as part of the Menu team
• Partner on Menu budget tracking and visibility to align decisions with Brand and operational priorities
• Manage and own Local Store Marketing and identify opportunities to enhance, streamline, and automate support for field teams
• Facilitate field creative reviews in partnership with external agencies and franchisees to ensure quality and alignment
• Partner with Digital Menu Board teams to ensure consistency across all menu channels

Customer Journey & Insights

• Own the in-restaurant customer journey, identifying opportunities to improve the customer experience at every stage
• Leverage research, analytics, and field insights to inform menu channels and in-restaurant merchandising
• Develop and test new merchandising approaches and tactics, for various channels measuring effectiveness and scaling successful approaches

Merchandising Budget Ownership & Menu Operations

• Own and manage the overall merchandising budget, ensuring accurate execution of Menu and merchandising updates across restaurants
• Collaborate on transition and ongoing management of budget responsibilities as part of the Menu team
• Partner on Menu budget tracking and visibility to align decisions with Brand and operational priorities

Menu Offers & Promotions

• Manage Local Store Marketing and identify opportunities to enhance, streamline, and automate support for field teams

Cross-Functional Leadership & Execution

• Partner with cross-functional teams to support and successfully execute restaurant experience initiatives
• Align the restaurant experience calendar with both marketing and non-marketing initiatives
• Collaborate with Digital Menu Board teams to ensure consistency across all menu channels

Company Culture

• Hybrid work schedule (onsite expectation Tues, Wed, Thurs)
• 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

Work Authorization Notice

Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Applicants must already be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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