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 DescriptionJoin Pilot Flying J as a Category Coordinator
The purpose of this Knoxville,TN based job is to provide day-to-day Category support by assisting with the execution of monthly promotional plans and ongoing product tracking for merchandising projects.
Responsibilities:
Support the Category management team with rollouts, test initiatives, and signage development processesTrack delivery of products and programs to stores and through supply chainProvide telephone and email support to troubleshoot store level questions and issues related to the categoryEnter pricing and product information into Price BookCollaborate with other departments to ensure execution of marketing and merchandising projectsWork with vendors to execute marketing plans through distribution channels and into the storesModel behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest levelEnsure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and proceduresComplete other duties as assignedQualificationsAssociate or bachelor's degree with a concentration in retail, or business requiredMinimum one year retail store or merchandising experience preferredIntermediate Microsoft Office skillsAbility to multitask and meet deadlinesAbility to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and with a diverse work teamAbility to apply critical thinking and situational analysis skills to troubleshoot and resolve issuesExcellent organizational and time management skillsAbility to prioritize based upon immediate or long-term needs of the categoryExcellent written and verbal communication and listening skillsAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.