North Asia Market Growth Manager

Yum!; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Yum! Brands' KFC North Asia team seeks a Market Development Manager to drive aggressive restaurant growth across franchise markets in North Asia, focusing on Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Mongolia.

The Development Manager will own the Net New Unit pipeline, translate strategy into execution, and collaborate with Franchisees and the North Asia Leadership Team to build sustainable growth and groom future leaders for development roles.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business/Finance or MBA.
• 12–15 years of experience in a M&A/strategy/commercial/planning role.
• Strategy Consulting, QSR, Retail, FMCG, Real Estate, Leasing experience is relevant.
• Previous business experience in Asia is required; experience in the assigned markets is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Secure contracted growth by structuring multi-year Development Agreements with franchise partners and seeking alignment with BU Leadership and KFC Global approvals.
• Develop and execute organic growth strategies with franchise partners, including sub-franchisee recruitment and growth, new formats and closure mitigation.
• Develop and execute inorganic growth strategies and strategic/transformation projects to turbocharge growth in high-potential markets.
• Build and cultivate relationships with Franchisee Development organizations and act as liaison between Franchisees and KFC North Asia.
• Review Net New Unit pipeline to drive New Store Openings and Remodel targets.
• Manage Franchisee execution in line with KFC Asia’s Development Processes and standards on Planning, Site Selection, Closure, Relocation, Redevelopment, etc.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Data-driven insights

Leadership

Communication

Education

MBA

Business/Finance degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Yum! Brands' KFC North Asia team seeks a Market Development Manager to drive aggressive restaurant growth across franchise markets in North Asia, focusing on Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Mongolia.

The Development Manager will own the Net New Unit pipeline, translate strategy into execution, and collaborate with Franchisees and the North Asia Leadership Team to build sustainable growth and groom future leaders for development roles.