Assistant Category Manager, Cooler - Fast Hire

We are on the lookout for a creative Assistant Category Manager, Cooler to join our exceptional team at Pilot Flying J in Knoxville, TN.
Growing your career as a Full Time Assistant Category Manager, Cooler is an incredible opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, people management and have the right experience for the job, then apply for the position of Assistant Category Manager, Cooler at Pilot Flying J today!

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 Shameek Konar, 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Description

The purpose of this job is to support the Category Manager and the category business team by tracking sales trends, reviewing margin, monitoring inventory turns, coordinating product distribution, and the preparation of category reviews.

1. Provide detailed analysis of assigned category performance including areas of product assortment, pricing, promotions, and price changes
2. Create and maintain reports to track performance and identify opportunities against established metrics
3. Assist in developing annual category business plan and participate in presentation to senior leadership
4. Utilize company data and reporting systems to identify and create action plans for store level opportunities
5. Oversee a project from idea phase through in-store implementation, including execution of total merchandising, distribution, creative, suggested order set-up, etc.
6. Participate in vendor negotiations; develop negotiation skills with supervision
7. Maintain competitive analysis, including competitive store and market visits
8. Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
9. Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
10. Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification 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
• Comfortable with changing technology
• Travel required less than 25%, overnight may be required

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Benefits of working as a Assistant Category Manager, Cooler in Knoxville, TN:

● Company offers great benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Advantageous package