Specialist, Category at Pilot Company

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Category Management, Store Execution, Strategy Implementation, Service Now Platform, Instructional Development, Internal Systems Management, Item Setup, Promotion Management, Retail Management, CPG Collaboration, Asset Delivery, Pricing Management, Signage Coordination, Fixture Management, Supply Chain Coordination, Marketing Coordination

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 Category Specialist is responsible for assisting in the store execution of a $420M Tobacco Category across 650+ stores in 42 states. This role works with the category leaders in taking strategies and making them a reality in stores. As the voice of the category to the stores you will ensure the execution of the tobacco strategies and ensure stores have what they need to be successful in the tobacco category. Essential Job Functions Team lead in our Service Now platform where the stores can communicate opportunities and issues to the category. Oversee the development of our "On Ramp" booklet the category develops for stores that provide the instructions on execution of resets, marketing signage, promotional signage, shippers or any other activity the categories need the stores to execute. Lead the category team in our internal systems, set up new items, promotions, retails, etc. Lead execution meetings with top CPG companies, ensuring accurate on time delivery of assets, pricing and promotions to stores. Assist our new store opening teams in ensuring they have all that they need for new store openings such as tobacco fixtures, signage, delivery scheduling, etc. Work with marketing team to ensure all signage for promotions and other in store activity get to stores correctly and in the correct amounts. Qualifications Knowledge and Experience High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred. At least 1 year of experience in convenience, retail, or consumer packaged goods industries required. Additional Information 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: Category Management (CATEGORYMGMT)

Responsibilities

This role is responsible for assisting in the store execution of a $420M Tobacco Category across over 650 stores, translating category strategies into reality on the ground. The specialist will act as the voice of the category to stores, ensuring successful execution of tobacco strategies and providing necessary resources.