Operations Business Development Intern

Pilot Company • Knoxville, TN • 1d ago

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, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Military encouraged to apply.

Job Description

Are you a data-driven and analytical student with a strong business acumen? Pilot Company is seeking an Operations Business Development Intern to join our team in Knoxville, Tennessee, for the summer of 2026. This is a unique opportunity to directly contribute to a multi-year network portfolio plan, helping to enhance our data capabilities and inform critical business decisions.

In this role, you will be an integral part of the Operations Business Development team. Your work will involve setting up tools, defining processes, and validating data to ensure we have the best information available. This is an ideal position for someone with strong communication and social skills who can work with stakeholders at varying levels to deliver impactful presentations.

What You'll Do

Your responsibilities may include:

Support strategic initiatives: Help the team set up for critical initiative planning for the network over a multi-year view.

Enhance data capabilities: Define and record processes and validate data collection to improve decision-making.

Present findings: Deliver presentations to stakeholders at various levels and roles, communicating insights from large datasets.

Qualifications

Education: A graduating senior is preferred, but we are open to other candidates. We're looking for someone with a background in Business Analytics.

Technical Skills: Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand large datasets are essential. Experience with Tableau is a plus.

Soft Skills: Exceptional communication and social skills, with the ability to work effectively and communicate with stakeholders at varying levels and roles. You should also be comfortable delivering presentations.

Experience: Project-based extracurricular activities or prior work experience are a plus.

Qualities: We value individuals who are driven, reliable, authentic, and welcoming.

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