Beverage Category Lead — Growth & Strategy

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

FSAs

Weekly pay

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Paid Time Off

Fuel Discount

Job summary

Pilot Company in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Category Manager to lead a category team and drive sales and gross profit across product lines.

You will develop annual category plans and a three-year vision, review P&L performance, manage vendor negotiations, and partner with culinary, innovation, and brand teams on promotions and merchandising. Requires a high school diploma, a bachelor’s degree preferred, and at least three years of category management experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field of study preferred.
• Minimum three years’ category management

Responsibilities

• Develop and own annual category plan and three-year strategic vision for each category; write and present annual budget plan to senior team
• Review category monthly and yearly performance financials and monthly review of profit and loss (P&L) performance
• Drive category review planning and presentation with direct report category team and support teams
• 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
• Participate in industry events that add value to business planning process
• Visit stores to engage customers and team members in category directional feedback on products and promotions
• Lead vendor process including review of new products, business planning, cost negotiations, RFP execution, and supply chain management
• Maintain active involvement in inventory management and controls
• Study industry and category trends to support planning and development process
• Supervise and provide daily oversight of direct reports; select, 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 all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Complete other duties as assigned
• Partner with culinary, innovation, and brand teams to deliver annual profit plan
• Partner with operations teams to ensure training and operational excellence
• Collaborate with brand and marketing teams on promotions and merchandising strategy
• Develop category business plans including product assortment, pricing, LTOs, and promotional calendars

Skills

Category management experience

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Pilot Company in Knoxville, TN is seeking a Category Manager to lead a category team and drive sales and gross profit across product lines.

You will develop annual category plans and a three-year vision, review P&L performance, manage vendor negotiations, and partner with culinary, innovation, and brand teams on promotions and merchandising. Requires a high school diploma, a bachelor’s degree preferred, and at least three years of category management experience.