The Associate Manager, Consumer Insights will support the development of consumer learning plans and help deliver actionable recommendations that enable the brand strategy. This individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment to optimize innovation and bring it to market. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong collaboration skills and a growth mindset.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of consumer insights experience, ideally in CPG or QSR.

• Familiarity with DIY research tools (e.g., Qualtrics, Zappi, Suzy).

• Solid understanding of research principles, questionnaire design, and basic analytical skills.

• Ability to synthesize syndicated and primary research into clear, fact-based stories.

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills within a matrixed organization.

• Process-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to take initiative with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrates Pizza Hut’s culture values and builds strong, inclusive working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in leveraging Circana and analyzing syndicated data.

• Familiarity with competitive or category analysis techniques.

• Experience crafting executive-ready presentations and translating complex data into narratives.

• Curiosity, creativity, and a demonstrated passion for consumer behavior.

• Based in or willing to relocate to the DFW area.

Salary Range: $99,200 to $105,030 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports the development of consumer learning plans beginning at the innovation phase; able to distill business questions into actionable research recommendations.

• Manages vendor relationships and partners with external suppliers to deliver consumer insights and growth recommendations.

• Supports competitive and market intel work by leveraging syndicated data sources such as Circana, IRI, Nielsen, etc. as needed.

• Leverages syndicated data, DIY research platforms, and qualitative & quantitative methodologies to right-size learning plans according to business needs.

• Creates clear and compelling presentations that bring insights and innovation selling stories to life; presents to multi-functional partners, franchise organizations, and leadership teams.