Full Time Retail Merchandiser

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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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 help drive business profitability, sustainability, and growth as the Merchandising Agile Service Team Member.

1. Serve as the gatekeeper for store layout integrity, agile space optimization, and retail organization
2. Review and correct Plan O Grams weekly
3. Perform major Plan O Gram resets
4. Execute monthly Plan O Gram updates
5. Verify pricing and signage execution
6. Provide inventory transfer support and manage returns
7. Local/Regional activity and competitor review
8. Responsible for merchandising activity previously executed by 3rd party vendors
9. Support store team’s vendor management processes
10. Assist with the accuracy of item level inventory
11. Model behaviors that support the company’s common purpose; ensure guests and team members are supported at the highest level
12. Ensure all activities are in compliance with rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
13. Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications

1. 75% travel required
2. Must live in the Midwest region of the United States
3. High school diploma or equivalent certificate required
4. Associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience preferred
5. Minimum one year marketing, merchandising, or hospitality management experience required; Pilot Flying J experience preferred
6. Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
7. Experience using an electronic inventory management system within context of store operations
8. Ability to work with a diverse team
9. Ability to manage time and work within deadlines
10. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and vendors
11. Strong written and verbal communication and listening skills
12. Ability to make travel arrangements and plan for work trips

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