Category Strategy & Merchandising Associate Manager

Pilot Company; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Weekly pay

401K match

Tuition Assistance

Adoption Assistance

PTO

Fuel Discount

Job summary

Pilot Company is seeking a Category Analyst to support the category team by tracking sales trends, reviewing margins, and coordinating product distribution. You will prepare category reviews and develop actionable plans with field teams.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, solid communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with travel less than 25%.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in retail or business preferred.
• Minimum two years’ retail or similar experience preferred.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze, think critically, and problem solve.
• Ability to work independently or collaboratively within a group.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to think creatively and identify new solutions.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to communicate professionally with all corporate levels, vendors, and customers.
• Travel required less than 25%, overnight may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed analysis of category performance, including assortment, pricing, promotions, and price changes.
• Create and maintain reports to track performance and opportunities.
• Oversee projects from idea phase through in-store implementation.
• Manage vendor funding flow through planning and AR/AP processes.
• Assist in oversight of category profit and loss.
• Assist in developing annual category business plan.
• Utilize company data and reporting systems to create action plans.
• Participate in vendor negotiations with supervision.
• Deliver clear communication to field teams about the category.
• Maintain competitive awareness of offers and pricing.
• Model company values and support guests and team members.
• Ensure activities comply with rules and policies.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Creative thinking

Teamwork

Travel flexibility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in retail or business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pilot Company is seeking a Category Analyst to support the category team by tracking sales trends, reviewing margins, and coordinating product distribution. You will prepare category reviews and develop actionable plans with field teams.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, solid communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with travel less than 25%.