In this role, the ideal candidate will be critical in enabling the Buffalo Wild Wings brand to understand business performance. The manager will develop recommendations to inform short and long-term strategic decision-making. This individual should be an expert at generating insights from data and communicating effectively with stakeholders. The manager will be a key resource for the brand in answering business questions efficiently and effectively. This role requires strong people leadership skills, as the manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of the team while coaching and developing three analysts to support their growth and career progression.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Insight generation – generate insights that improve the business through linking various data sources (e.g., sales, competitor, market, customer, etc.)
• Relationship management – develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and partners 
• Business analysis – analyze brand performance and sales trends, including promotion and test analysis
• Brand performance – analyze and monitor key metrics across brand health, product performance, and guest experience
• KPI reporting – create and maintain reports that assess ongoing business performance, leading indicators, and explanatory factors
• Ad hoc reporting – develop, execute, and deliver reports based on brand business requirements
• Project management – ensure that medium/long term projects are implemented on time and achieve objectives

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 4-Year degree preferably in Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Business or Mathematics
• Graduate degree preferred
• 5-7 years relevant experience in marketing, business analysis, data management / reporting, or other related area or an MBA

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES

• Ideal candidate has an inquisitive nature and a passion for learning and solving problems
• Self-starter personality who can operate with minimal supervision
• Understands business principles and strategy, and possesses strong analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with expertise in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, advanced functions, formulas, filtering, etc.) and database skills (e.g., SQL, Access, etc.) a plus
• Ability to collect and synthesize information, making it relevant, understandable, and actionable for key stakeholders
• Ability to balance multiple projects with competing deadlines
• Effectively interact at all levels of the organization across multiple functional areas
• Excellent writing, presentation, project management and strong influencing skills required
• Interest in the restaurant industry and desire to train in our restaurants to learn operations, and a strong desire to help shape the future at Inspire Brands
• Minimal travel may be required

 

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.