Category Manager, Facility Revenue at Pilot Company

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Category Management, Budget Planning, Financial Reporting, Contract Management, Pricing, Marketing, Vendor Management, Negotiation, RFP Execution, Trend Analysis, Team Leadership, Coaching, Strategic Thinking, Analytical Skills, Communication, Adaptability

Industry

Retail

Description

Company Description Pilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers with more than 30,000 team members and over 750 retail and fueling locations in 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Our energy and logistics division serves as 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 by Jim A. Haslam II and currently led by CEO Adam Wright, 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 to fueling people and keeping North America moving. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Military encouraged to apply. Job Description The purpose of this job is to assist in team leadership and manage categories of service offerings with the goal of increasing gross profit dollars and building strategic advantages for the company. Essential Functions Develop annual and multi-year category plan; write and present annual budget plan to senior team Review and report out on categories monthly and yearly performance to include financials, key performance indicators and underlying trends. Maintain in-depth knowledge of all contracts and obligations to ensure that both Pilot Flying J (PFJ) and vendor adhere to the agreed-upon term and spirit of the contract or agreement Manage commercial aspects of category to include: pricing, marketing, offering and network placement Improve operational aspects of category to include: team processes, technology and expenses Develop relationships with customers and suppliers as needed to grow categories Visit stores to engage customers and team members in category feedback on products Attend industry events and conferences to learn latest technology, trends and make connections Lead vendor process including review of new products, business planning, cost negotiations and RFP execution Study industry and category trends to support planning and development process Supervise direct report; coach, train, and develop direct reports, to include appraising job performance and conducting performance reviews Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level Ensure compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures Complete other duties as assigned Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent certificate required Bachelor’s degree in business or related field of study required Minimum three years category management preferred Minimum two years of managing people preferred Specialized Knowledge Intermediate Microsoft Office skills Competencies 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 work independently or collaboratively on tasks Strong and effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills Ability to model agility and work effectively in a fast-paced, frequently changing business environment Ability to adapt to new technologies Travel Travel required less than 25%, overnight may be required Physical Requirements & Working Conditions General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time Additional Information This position requires candidates to be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship Benefits Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision 401(k) and Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Fuel Discount Adoption Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Onsite Gym and Cafeteria Weekly Pay All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines Position Category: Facility Revenue (FACILITYREVENUE)

Responsibilities

This role involves assisting in team leadership and managing categories of service offerings with the primary goal of increasing gross profit dollars and establishing strategic advantages for the company. Key duties include developing annual category plans, reporting on performance metrics, managing commercial aspects like pricing, and supervising direct reports through coaching and performance reviews.