PIZZA HUT BRAND MANAGER Czechia & Slovakia

The Brand Manager PH CZ&SK is responsible for delivering brand goals (AOP & brand image), driving sales and profitability, and building a relevant and consistent brand experience across Czechia and Slovakia. The role co‑creates and executes communication, offer and product strategy, optimizes the product portfolio, leads pricing strategy, and drives cross‑functional initiatives in alignment with Pizza Hut’s Feed Good Times positioning.

You will work closely with Central Marketing, Operations, Supply Chain, NPD, Finance, Analytics, and global Pizza Hut teams to build a compelling and profitable brand presence across dine‑in, takeaway, delivery, and aggregator channels.

Key Responsibilities

1. Brand & Marketing Strategy

• Co‑create and execute the annual Marketing & Product Calendar, ensuring alignment with AOP and brand vision (pricing, promotions, channels, product mix). 
• Build and execute communication strategy, ensuring strong brand image and presence across social media and owned/paid channels.
• Lead effective LSM campaigns, cultural/sports activations, and brand partnerships that reinforce Feed Good Times positioning. 
• Develop and drive collaboration with delivery aggregators to increase profitable delivery transactions (TRX).
• Support non‑delivery channels by building experience relevancy optimizing value perception.

2. Product & Portfolio Management

• Maintain and optimize the product portfolio for delivery and non-delivery channels, to maximize sales, profitability, and operational simplicity.
• Support NPD initiatives, standards and product change processes, and cross‑functional alignment with Supply Chain, QA, and OPS. 

3. Pricing & Revenue Management

• Contribute in pricing recommendations coming from the revenue & analytics team.

4. Budget & Performance Management

• Own the marketing budget and ensure optimized resource use following the “less is more” mindset.
• Track KPIs (sales, TRX, COS, CF, AOP delivery) and provide regular reporting, insights and strategic recommendations.

5. Cross-functional Leadership

• Work closely with Supply Chain and suppliers to secure best product cost, packaging solutions, and timely supply planning.
• Ensure strong collaboration across departments, share best practices, and support broader PH European marketing agenda.

6. People Management

• Lead and develop a small team of marketer(s); provide regular feedback, coaching, and performance evaluation.
• Build talent pipeline, ensure succession planning, and foster a positive, inclusive team environment.
• Celebrate achievements, support growth, and drive engagement.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Post‑graduate education (Marketing preferred). 
• Minimum 4 years experience in competitive marketing teams. 
• Proven experience with brand building, communication strategy, product management, and pricing.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
• Full proficiency in English; local language (CZ or SK) at native level. 
• Advanced MS Office proficiency