Manager, Category-Beverage
Core
Lead a category team to manage beverage products, increasing sales and gross profit dollars for Pilot Flying J travel centers.
Role type
Manager, Category Management (Beverage)
Builds
Beverage product assortment, pricing strategies, and promotional calendars for travel center retail locations.
Domain
Retail / Travel Services / Beverage Industry
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Category planning, financial analysis (P&L), vendor management, contract negotiation, supply chain management, inventory control, team supervision, performance management, industry trend analysis, cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree in business, 3+ years of category management experience.
Responsibilities
Develop annual category plans and three-year strategic visions; review monthly and yearly financial performance; lead vendor processes including new product reviews and cost negotiations; visit stores to gather customer and team feedback; supervise and develop direct reports; partner with culinary, operations, and marketing teams on promotions and merchandising.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership