at McDonald's in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Company Description:
McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald’s means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.
At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.
We are enjoying the flexibility of a hybrid work model, in which employees spend part of their week connecting with co-workers in our state-of-the-art headquarters. Located in the booming West Loop of downtown Chicago, it’s set up to be a global hub that cultivates collaboration:
+ Take a class at Hamburger University
+ Sample future items in our Test Kitchen
+ Utilize the latest technology to connect with your team around the globe
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our crew members, staff, operators, and suppliers. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone.
Job Description:
We are looking for intellectually curious problem-solvers that have a passion for marketing, innovation and creating distinctive customer experiences. As part of the U.S. Menu Strategy, you will help create the future at McDonald’s.
Using trends and consumer research, you will be integral in contributing to building strategies that support menu innovation, renovation and management. You will help create new ideas and assist with the launch of those ideas by leading cross functional teams comprised of consumer insights, operations, culinary, finance and supply chain colleagues. Your responsibilities will include assisting in product & promotional development and go-to market planning. You will also have the opportunity to interface with our owner/operator partners to bring initiatives to life in the restaurants. You’ll contribute to the development and execution plans to deliver on annual financial goals.
If you’re intrigued by unlocking customer insights to create compelling brand strategies and if you are energized by a fast-paced, dynamic environment, we invite you to explore joining us to help shape the future of the U.S. McDonald’s brand and menu!
Key Components of the Role
+ Synthesize category and competitive insights and data to deliver fresh, new thinking and recommendations on category and platform development
+ Execute short term and long term strategy
+ Implement differentiated product concepts and positioning with excellence
+ Collaborate with Culinary, Consumer Insights, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance and Suppliers to turn new products into reality
+ Assist in building compelling Business Cases and contributing to other business activities
+ Lead quarterly business reviews and updates
+ Manage multi-million dollar product development budgets
+ Travel 10-15% of time for market visits (sporadic, not continuous)
Qualifications:
+ Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills
+ Skilled in collaboration and cross-functional team leadership
+ Ability to synthesize data and form logical conclusions
+ Drive for results
Additional Information:
McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment.
Requsition ID: REF7298L_743999994975315
