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. #J-18808-Ljbffr