Head of Category Management, TravelCenters of America

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: United States, Ohio (USA)

Job Family Group:

Retail Group


Job Description:


As Head of Category Management (TA), you will lead the category strategy, assortment and supplier agenda for TravelCenters of America’s non-fuel retail offer. This role is focused on the needs of the professional driver and highway traveler, ensuring category decisions support TA’s customer proposition, gross profit, pricing approach and speed-to-market requirements.


You will bring dedicated commercial leadership to TA category management while leveraging the scale and shared capabilities of the broader Chief Merchant organization. Your role is to ensure TA’s categories are customer-relevant, commercially disciplined and executable through the merchandising operations, pricing and supply chain capabilities that support the business.


You will work with the Chief Merchant, Head of Category Management (USCM), Joint Head of Pricing, Promotions & Analytics, Head of Merchandising Operations, Joint Head of Deli R&D, VP of Food (TA), Supply Chain and Store Operations. This role reports to the Chief Merchant.


What you will deliver

  • Own category strategy, assortment planning and vendor negotiation for TA’s non-fuel retail categories.
  • Lead category managers and specialists dedicated to TA, including center of store, beverage, tobacco/general merchandise/electronics and related categories.
  • Deliver category-level performance across sales, margin, inventory productivity and customer relevance.
  • Represent TA’s customer proposition in supplier and enterprise merchandising decisions.
  • Partner with Pricing, Promotions & Analytics to shape pricing and promotional recommendations for TA categories.
  • Partner with Merchandising Operations to ensure assortment, pricebook, planogram and space execution are operationally ready.
  • Escalate decisions that exclusively impact TA’s customer proposition, gross profit, pricing, category strategy or speed-to-market in line with the agreed governance model.

What you will need to be successful (experience and qualifications)

  • Significant category management, buying or merchandising leadership experience, ideally in travel center, convenience, grocery, fuel retail or multi-site retail.
  • Experience owning category P&L outcomes, vendor negotiations and assortment strategy.
  • Strong understanding of customer segmentation, category performance, pricing, promotions and supplier management.
  • Experience leading category teams and building capability through direct and cross-functional leadership.
  • Strong analytical, commercial and negotiation skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, retail management, supply chain or related field preferred.

Why Join Us? 
We’re committed to supporting leaders who want to make an impact. You’ll have the chance to shape and influence outcomes across businesses. You’ll be part of an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and where your contribution to performance and integration matters. 


We invest in the growth and wellbeing of our people, providing the resources, networks, and development opportunities needed to thrive. Our total rewards package includes competitive pay, bonuses, share options, and a range of flexible benefits designed to meet your needs. We recognise that people have multifaceted lives, and we strive to offer a career experience that reflects that.  


Travel Requirement:

Up to 50% travel should be expected with this role


Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country


Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working


Skills:

Retail Category Management, Supplier Selection

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Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.


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