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Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Employee Fuel Discount
Adoption assistance
Tuition Reimbursement
Onsite gym
onsite cafeteria
weekly pay
Job Description
Pilot Company is a leading privately held company in North America, recognized as the 10th largest in its category, with a robust team of more than 28,000 dedicated members. Established in 1958 and proudly family-owned, the company has grown into an industry-leading network specializing in travel centers, with over 950 retail and fueling locations spread across 44 states and six Canadian provinces. Pilot Company’s diverse operations include a significant energy and logistics division, ranking as a top supplier of fuel and operating one of the largest tanker fleets. This division plays a crucial role in supporting oil operations throughout the... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent certificate required
- Minimum five years’ category management experience
- Minimum five years’ experience in food service or beverage service category management
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to travel less than 25 percent with possible overnight stays
- General office work capability including prolonged sitting or standing
- Ability to multitask and manage team members
- Strong communication skills
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent certificate required
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred
- Minimum five years’ category management experience
- Minimum five years’ experience in food service or beverage service category management
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
- Strong strategic and analytical thinking abilities
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively
- Adaptability to new technologies and fast-paced environments
- Leadership and team coaching skills
Job Duties
- 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 adherence
- Participate in industry events that add value to business planning process
- Visit stores to engage customers and team members for feedback on products and promotions
- Lead vendor process including new product reviews, 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
- Supervise and provide daily oversight of direct reports
- Select, coach, train, and develop direct reports
- Conduct performance reviews
- Model behaviors supporting the company’s purpose
- Ensure guest and team member support at highest level
- Ensure compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Complete other duties as assigned
- Partner with culinary, innovation, and brand teams to meet 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
- Own and cross collaborate across food and beverage category teams
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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