Critical role on theInternationalteam to support strategic initiatives of Inspire Brands International platform, particularly in the assessment, development, deployment, and scaling of new brand-market combinations across the world. Supports the creation and cultivation of business processes, new capabilities, culture, etc.

This individual will play a significant role in drafting executive level presentations to ensure the ongoing International Performance and Strategy is clearly communicated to business leadersand team members across the international organization.

The role reports toSrDirector, International Business Strategy & Omnichannel, working closely with thePresident of International,International Leadership Team,and International Field / Support Centers (Across time zones),gaining significant exposure to executives/leaders within the team and across the organization – opportunity to use position as a launching pad for future roles within Inspire Brands.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• OKRs: Manages Objectives & Key Results (OKRs) for the International Team,crafting theannualOKRstoensure they are right for delivering ourlong-term growth plans, ensuringthey arealignedacross Leadership,Regionsand Functions. Responsible forwritingOKRswith the team,prioritizing, reporting& updating,scheduling mid-year check-ins & retrospectives,andproviding consultative support on all OKR related matters.

• Strategic Initiatives:Identify, analyze,evaluateand champion strategic initiatives for Inspire International. Responsible for driving initiatives to answer business needs – work with stakeholders across all levels / functions to translate strategies into initiatives, provide strategic oversight, andmonitorprogress during implementation. Coordinate and serve as project manager across strategic initiatives. Create andmaintainexecutive-level reporting. Guide outcomes and capture opportunities. Resolve and/or escalate issues asrequired.Largely platform-levelinitiatives, though some instanceslikelybrand-specific. Potential initiatives include:

PlayBooks:Supportthe development andcontinualiterationof Inspire International’sPlaybooks (strategy, principles, standards, templates & tools)

Partner Profiles: Lead thedesign, implementation and adoption of Partner Profiles, aconsolidatedlocation for storing all Franchisee metrics across International.

Champion AI: Be a thought leader to the team on the adoption of AI,identifyingopportunities to better use AI and driveusage across all teams.

New-Market-Launch-Strategy:Support International team market entry opportunities, including business case development &launch strategy. Continuously serving as a thought-partner forInternationalteam in new deal development.

• Growth Opportunities:Own PartnerCalibrationsfor existing Franchisees & Licensees, evaluating capabilities and performance tosupport improvements orcycle-out under performing Partners. Tracking Franchisee initiatives across the Functions,owning annual Partner Calibration, and holding regular check-ins.

• International Engagement:Drivecross-Functional & Region engagement throughmanagingDirector Connects,Virtual Kick-Offs, Regional Conferences,and Sip N’ Shares – Owning theStrategic messaging while liaising with relevant teams on execution.

• Strategic Communication: Support the International President and the LT in drafting executive level presentations to ensure the International Strategy/Performance is clearly communicated across the Brand Leadership teams, IET, the Board and our Tier I business partners.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelorsdegreerequired

Minimum of 2+ years of investment banking or strategy consulting experiencepreferred

Ability to show prior Project Management /Consultancy / Analysis experience

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,SKILLSor ABILITIES

Strong analytical, quantitative, and presentation skills

Project managementexpertise– ability to manage multiple workstreams in parallel, effectively prioritize work and coordinate with collaborators within the team and across the organization

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – ability to develop rapport and influence stakeholders

Significant timespent abroad,living/working/traveling,a plus

Foreign languageproficiencypreferred, but notrequired

Thrives in a fast-paced environment, while working autonomously

Passionate about building the Inspire Brands International platform and bringing its brands and guest experiences to people around the world

Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includesover32,500 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, Rusty Taco and SONIC Drive-In restaurants worldwide.

We’remade up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, butwe’remuch more than just a restaurant company.We’rea team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat,drinkand gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’san experience. At Inspire,that’sour purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.

Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.

We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.

Manager - International Strategic Initiatives

Inspire

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