Pilot Flying J · 6 hours ago
Merchandising Category Intern
Knoxville, TN
Internship
Onsite
InternPilot Company is an industry-leading network of travel centers, and they are seeking a Program Intern for their Merchandising Category team for the summer of 2026. This internship offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence through various projects focused on market research, planning, and vendor negotiations.
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Responsibilities
Drive Operational Excellence: Work on a variety of projects that help us innovate and improve our merchandising operations
Market Research: Conduct research to understand consumer trends and competitor offerings, providing insights to the team
Planning & Preparation: Assist in preparing planning materials and other documents to support strategic decisions
Vendor Negotiations: Get hands-on experience by assisting with vendor negotiations and other key business activities
Qualification
Required
A student pursuing a degree in Retail, Marketing, or Business
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite is essential
You must be intellectually curious and motivated to learn and develop
Strong communication skills are crucial for collaborating with the team and vendors
Any extra-curricular activities in a team setting are a plus
You should have a passion for products and consumer trends
We value individuals who are driven, reliable, authentic, and welcoming
Preferred
Experience with Tableau and other analytical tools is a plus
Company
Pilot Flying J
Company Overview Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Pilot Flying J is the largest operator of travel centers in North America with more than 750 locations throughout the United States and Canada and employs more than 24,000 Team Members.
Founded in 1958
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.48MKey Investors
U.S. Department of AgriculturePennDOTIllinois Environmental Protection Agency
2025-01-10Grant· $0.19M
2023-08-15Grant· $0.81M
2023-06-05Grant· $0.48M
Leadership Team
Joe Lillo
Chief Financial Officer
Amanda Whitlow
Director, Human Resources Business Partner
Recent News
Business Wire
2026-01-08
DBusiness Magazine
2025-10-22
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