Tim Young

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Senior Category Manager at CrossAmerica Partners LP

Spring Hill, Tennessee, United States

Overview

Tim Young is a veteran Senior Category Manager in the convenience store industry, currently driving growth for the alcohol category at CrossAmerica Partners LP. With a BBA from the University Of Toledo, he has a proven track record in strategy, vendor negotiations, and marketing. Colleagues describe him as an exceptional and proactive leader committed to teamwork.

Outside of work, Tim is a passionate family man, describing himself as a "Brand Ambassador" for his family. He is a die-hard Ohio State Buckeyes fan and also holds a nostalgic appreciation for Indiana University basketball from the Bobby Knight era. His personal posts reveal a humorous perspective on life, including his adventurous road trips.

He has humorously pitched an idea for a late-night talk show for the convenience store industry called "Category After Dark. "

Personality Overview

Risk-Accepting

Conviction Driven

Impact-Oriented

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

C-Store Category Management
His entire career is focused on driving profitability and growth for categories like alcohol, beverages, and snacks within the convenience retail space.
Vendor Partnerships
His roles consistently involve negotiating with vendors and building strong supplier partnerships to maximize profitability and deliver customer value.
Retail Marketing
He develops and executes marketing plans and promotional calendars to drive in-store programs and exceed sales targets.

Media Appearances

Tim has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Senior Category Manager at CrossAmerica Partners LP
5-2023 - 9-2025
Business Account Manager at CROSSMARK
6-2022 - 1-2023
Senior Category Manager - Packaged Beverage / Alcohol at MAPCO Express
2016 - 2022
Category Marketing Manager for Candy, Snacks, Edible Grocery at Newcomb Oil Co., LLC
2012 - 2016
Senior Brand Manager for Candy and Snacks at Thorntons Inc.

Education

BBA from University Of Toledo
Education details unavailable from Shawnee High School

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Exp : 30 Location : Spring Hill, Tennessee, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : Senior Category Manager at CrossAmerica Partners LP
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Insights For Selling To Tim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tim is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tim

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tim move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Tim take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Tim

Personality Compatibility


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