The Sr. Analyst, Strategy is part of a small but mighty Strategy team within the Commercial Group (CG) at Inspire – which is home to Demand Generation, Strategy, Data and Analytics, and Digital Guest Experience. The role is best suited for a strategic athlete – someone who can think high-level across verticals while tactically diving in to execute and drive results. The Sr. Analyst will own all aspects of the Commercial OKR (Objectives & Key Results) process, support the broader OKR process at Inspire, and also support critical operations across the Commercial Group, including: ensuring alignment to strategic priorities, seamless execution of planning cycles, and delivery of high-quality materials that enable leadership decision-making.

* This position has an 80% in office requirement (4 days per week)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Planning Execution: Orchestrate end-to-end Inspire OKR process, including coordination of annual planning, quarterly updates, and leadership materials timing. Ensure seamless alignment between Commercial-level objectives and functional OKRs, and drive continuous improvement of processes/tools.

Strategic Project Support: Support transformational initiatives within the Commercial Group. Drive execution, project management, and alignment on efforts ranging from highly defined projects to initiatives without a current “home” that require structure and ownership.

Commercial Operations & Admin Enablement: Manage core operational deliverables (e.g., CG roster/org charts, Commercial All Teams, Hub management, and Inspire data tracker) in partnership with key cross-functional partners, including HR. Ensure leadership has access to accurate, timely, and well-curated information. Support slide development for Board materials as needed.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum: 4 yr degree

Minimum: 3+ yrs experience interacting with executive leadership and driving strategic project planning & experience in large, matrixed retail / restaurant / consumer-facing organizations preferred

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES

• Demonstrated experience in managing a complex process with multiple teams involved. Strategic planning experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build trust and drive collaboration across multiple functions. This skill is supported by strong EQ that shows up in interaction with more senior leaders of the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to synthesize and present complex information clearly, primarily in PPT form.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail; comfortable managing multiple deliverables on tight timelines.
• Analytical mindset with ability to deliver both quantitative and qualitative insights. Comfortable in analyzing data and driving insights around data sets.
• Motivated by solving ambiguous problems, flexible in a fast-paced environment, and curious about continuous improvement and ways of working trends.
• Maverick approach to work with a sense of humor, intellectual curiosity, and resilience in the face of change.

 

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.