Coordinator, Category-Food

Pilot-Company-3; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Weekly pay

401K match

Tuition assistance

Adoption assistance

PTO

Fuel discount

Job summary

Pilot Company in Knoxville is seeking a Category Support professional to assist with monthly promotional plans and ongoing tracking of food and beverage products across stores. You will coordinate with Category Management to rollout initiatives, manage pricing data, and ensure clear communication across teams.

The role requires a high school diploma (associate or bachelor’s preferred), strong organizational skills, and the ability to multitask.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in retail or business preferred
• Minimum one year retail store and/or merchandising experience preferred
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and with a diverse work team
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize based upon immediate or long-term needs of the category
• Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to adapt to new technologies
• Travel required is less than 20%
• General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time

Responsibilities

• Support the Category Management team with rollouts, test initiatives, and signage development processes
• Track delivery of products and programs to stores and through supply chain
• Provide telephone and email support to troubleshoot store level questions and issues related to the category
• Enter pricing and product information into Price Book
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure clear and concise communication of all Food and Beverage initiatives
• Partner with vendors to execute marketing plans through distribution channels and into the stores
• 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

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Organization

Time management

Prioritization

Adaptability

Travel-ready

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree in retail or business

Job 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 provide day-to-day Category support by assisting with the execution of monthly promotional plans and ongoing tracking of food and beverage products.

• Support the Category Management team with rollouts, test initiatives, and signage development processes
• Track delivery of products and programs to stores and through supply chain
• Provide telephone and email support to troubleshoot store level questions and issues related to the category
• Enter pricing and product information into Price Book
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure clear and concise communication of all Food and Beverage initiatives
• Partner with vendors to execute marketing plans through distribution channels and into the stores
• 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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required
• Associate or bachelor's degree with a concentration in retail or business preferred
• Minimum one year retail store and/or merchandising experience preferred
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and with a diverse work team
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize based upon immediate or long-term needs of the category
• Excellent written and verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to adapt to new technologies
• Travel required is less than 20%
• Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
• General office work requiring sitting or standing for long periods of time

Additional Information

• Nation-wide Medical Plan/Dental/Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Weekly pay
• 401K match
• Tuition Assistance
• Adoption Assistance
• PTO
• Fuel Discount

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