Food and Beverage Category Management Intern
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.
Are you a curious and collaborative student with a passion for food and business strategy? Pilot Company is seeking a Program Intern for our Food & Beverage team within Category Management for the summer of 2026. This is a unique opportunity to directly support our efforts to create an exceptional experience for our guests by helping to develop a cold case strategy that involves product offerings, placement, and marketing.
In this role, you will have dedicated time to research and collaborate with both external and internal resources. You will be an integral part of our team, tackling a core project that will apply your learning to help create a cold foods program that supports the growth of our food brands.
What You’ll Do
Your responsibilities may include:
- Cold Foods Strategy: Assist in developing a cold case strategy that helps meet our guests' needs while also driving sales.
- Research & Collaboration: Conduct dedicated research and collaborate with internal teams like consumer insights, space planning, and marketing, as well as external resources.
- Project Management: Apply your understanding of project management to help coordinate and drive your project forward.
- Product Development: Support the development of a cold foods program that supports the growth of our Pilot proprietary and packaged food offerings.
- Education: A student pursuing a degree in Business, Merchandising, Mathematics, or a related field. Prior coursework in project management, consumer insights, business finance, or food science is a plus.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, is essential. You should also have the ability to learn and use new tools and technologies.
- Soft Skills: Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills are crucial. You should have a foundational understanding of project management and excellent research skills.
- Experience: Experience in the culinary field or with restaurants is also a plus, but not required.
- Qualities: We value individuals who are driven, reliable, authentic, and welcoming.
This is a full-time, in-person internship, running from June 1 through August 6, 2026.
The interview process for this position will include a 30-minute screening with a recruiter, followed by a 30-minute interview with the team’s supervisors.
Our culture is built on four core virtues: Driven, Reliable, Authentic, and Welcoming. As an intern, you will see these values in action every day. You'll be part of a team that is driven to innovate, reliable in its commitment to our brand, authentic in its communication, and welcoming to new ideas and perspectives.
If you're ready to take on a challenging and rewarding internship with a leading company, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
