Associate Brand Manager

Plano, TX (Hybrid)

$89K/yr – $95K/yrMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

This role focuses on coordinating priority initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving data-driven category decisions. It requires 2-4+ years in category or brand management within QSR/CPG, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The job also emphasizes planning, stakeholder updates, and readiness for new menu and value initiatives, with a preferred familiarity in E-Commerce or UX testing.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Manage timelines and coordination for priority initiatives, ensuring a clear roadmap for menu, value, and box strategy tests.
  • Partner with cross functional teams to support the planning and execution of category initiatives 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.
  • Contribute to menu and value strategy development, considering pricing and innovation aspects.
  • Collaborate with the Category Management team to stay updated on industry trends and best practices to support data driven recommendations and continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on category plan progress.
  • Ensure operational readiness for new menu and value initiatives, working closely with the Ops team to address any challenges.
  • Stay agile and adaptable, embracing a growth mindset to navigate the dynamic QSR environment.

Requirements

  • You will be required to attend the Plano, TX office 3 days a week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
  • 2-4+ years of experience in category management, brand management product development 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 project management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • A passion for innovation and a desire to drive change within the QSR industry.

Preferred

  • Familiarity with E-Comm or user experience testing is an advantage.
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Pizza Hut

Pizza Hut, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), was founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kansas, and is a global leader in the pizza category with nearly 20,000 restaurants in more than 110 markets and territories. The brand has earned a reputation as a trailblazer in innovation with the creation of icons like Original® Pan and Original® Stuffed Crust pizzas. In 1994, Pizza Hut pizza was the very first online food order, and today Pizza Hut continues leading the way in the digital and technology space with over half of transactions worldwide coming from digital orders. Leveraging its global presence, Pizza Hut also works to positively impact restaurant employees, the communities they serve and the environment through commitments across three priority areas: More Equity, Less Carbon and Better Packaging.

Founded in 1958
Plano, Texas, USA
86K employees (1,330 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
12.5M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$1.7M
Traffic Source Mix
Search
47.1%
Direct
48.5%
Referral
3.1%
Social
0.5%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~86.5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
683 (1% of company)
Median Career Experience
14.5 years
Median Tenure
3.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Funding

Last Raise
Debt Financing, 20 years ago

Funding History

  • Apr 2006
    Debt Financing

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