Assistant Brand Manager

As an Assistant Brand Manager, you'll be a key player in accelerating Pizza Hut's innovation journey.  Your role will focus on managing the end-to-end testing process, turning creative ideas into actionable strategies.  You'll collaborate closely with various teams, including Insights, Ops, Tech, Finance, and Supply, to ensure our tests are efficient, consumer-centric, and aligned with our business goals.  Your contributions will directly impact our menu strategy, pricing, and innovation planning, making this an exciting opportunity to shape Pizza Hut's future.

• Manage the test calendar for priority initiatives, ensuring a clear roadmap for menu, value, and box strategy tests.
• Design and execute market tests with a focus on speed, accuracy, and operational feasibility.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to align on key performance indicators and ensure a seamless testing process.
• Analyze test results and provide data-driven recommendations for scaling, iterating, or sunset decisions.
• Support the commercialization of successful tests, ensuring a smooth transition to national launch.
• Contribute to menu strategy development, considering pricing and innovation aspects.
• Collaborate with the Category Management team to stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on test progress and outcomes.
• Ensure operational readiness for tests, working closely with the Ops team to address any challenges.
• Stay agile and adaptable, embracing a growth mindset to navigate the dynamic QSR environment.

• 2-4+ years of experience in category management, brand management, or testing/experimentation within QSR, CPG, or retail.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with a collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with E-Comm or user experience testing is an advantage.
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, fostering collaboration and open communication.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• A passion for innovation and a desire to drive change within the QSR industry.
• A positive and adaptable attitude, embracing the challenges of a dynamic work environment.

Salary Range: $78,300 to $82,800 annually + bonus eligibility. This is the expected salary range for this position. Ultimately, in determining pay, we'll consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.