Now Hiring - Pilot Corporation - Retail Sales Category Manager, Dispensed Beverages in Knoxville, TN

Pilot Flying J is the 10th largest privately held company in North America with more than 28,000 team members. As the industry-leading network of travel centers, we have 750+ retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division is a top supplier of fuel, employing one of the largest tanker fleets and providing critical services to oil operations in our nation's busiest basins. Pilot Company supports a growing portfolio of brands with expertise in supply chain and retail operations, logistics and transportation, technology and digital innovation, construction, maintenance, human resources, finance, sales and marketing.

Founded in 1958, we are proud to be family owned and consider our team members to be part of the family. Our founding values, people-first culture and commitment to giving back remains true to us today. Whether we are serving guests, a fellow team member, or a trucking company, we are dedicated fueling people and keeping North America moving.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Pilot Flying J is part of the Pilot Company family of brands that keeps North America's drivers moving, including E-Z Trip, Mr. Fuel, One9 Fuel Stop, Pride, StaMart and Xpress Fuel.

Are you a Category Manager? Do you have experience in the Food & Beverage space? Does the idea of driving a major category excite you? If so, this position may be for you! Pilot Company's Food & Beverage team is looking for a Category Manager to join their team and lead the dispensed beverage category of products with the goal of increasing sales and gross profit dollars.

In this role you will -

• Develop annual category plan and three-year strategic vision for the category; write and present annual budget plan to senior team and executive team members
• Drive category review planning and presentation to all senior marketing team members
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of all contracts and obligations to ensure adherence to the agreed-upon term and spirit of the contract or agreement
• Nurture a "service" attitude with assigned team to ensure operations and field teams are supported at the highest level
• Review category monthly and yearly performance financials and monthly review of profit and loss performance
• Lead vendor process including review of new products, business planning, cost negotiations, RFP execution, and supply chain management
• Study industry and category trends to support planning and development process

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate required
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field of study preferred
• Minimum three years’ category management preferred
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to think strategically and analytically in day-to-day decisions and long-range planning
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and mentor others on the team to do the same
• Ability to model agility and work effectively in a fast-paced, frequently changing business environment

• Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
• 401(k) and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Adoption Assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Weekly Pay
• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
• Travel required less than 5%