Senior Manager, Sales Planning, Popeyes

Role Overview

The Sr. Manager, Sales Planning is responsible for building and executing the forecasting and scenario planning processes that translate brand strategy into actionable sales targets. This role partners closely with the rest of the Performance & Marketing Analytics team, along with key cross functional partners within our category and execution business, and serves as a key contributor to marketing, finance, and field planning cycles.

What You Will Do

Support brand-level performance reporting, including weekly, monthly, and quarterly analysis of sales, traffic, check, and product mix. Conduct variance analysis versus plan, prior year, and key initiatives, identifying root causes and translating findings into clear implications for cross-functional partners.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with sharp business judgment, communicates clearly across functions, and thrives in a fast-paced QSR environment. This person is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working with ambiguity to deliver accurate, decision-ready forecasts on a weekly cadence.

Requirements

• 5+ years of analytics experience, preferably in marketing, digital, or sales planning.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Statistics, Economics, or a related field.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Data Visualization tools (Tableau), SQL, and statistical analysis.
• Strong collaboration skills with experience working across marketing, finance, and operations functions.
• Industry experience in retail, food service, or QSR is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive global paid parental leave program
• Free telemedicine and mental wellness support