About this role
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
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Are you experienced in pricing strategies, preferably retail, and good at problem solving and enjoy working with statistics? This may be the job you are looking for!
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Some of our Benefits include:
- Healthcare Benefits Eligible Immediately! You take care of our customers, so we take care of you!
- 401(k) company match! - No waiting period required!
- Company Profit-Sharing after you've been employed here for 3 months
As a Stores Pricing Specialist, you will utilize various business and technical skills to help Gordon Food Service develop and execute customer price strategies for Gordon Food Service Store, while working closely with many different teams.
Duties you will fulfill:
Create, monitor, and adjust effective pricing that aligns with the Store pricing strategy and organizational sales and profit goals and objectives.
Implement and oversee default shelf price, competitive, promotional, and liquidation pricing.
Analyze effectiveness of pricing in support of defined pricing strategies.
Execute price review for product categories on a pre-determined schedule.
Identify opportunities to enhance cost and work with category managers to resolve issues or implement improvements.
Evaluate item price requests from sales and stores and execute agreed upon direction.
Participate with the pricing manager and the organization as a whole in the development of pricing strategies and tools.
Participate in development and implementation of strategies that span multiple banners.
Provide expertise in documenting the expected impact of strategic pricing changes.
Collaborate with others to execute the transition of stores to new pricing strategies.
Maintain knowledge of current pricing trends, insights, and innovation.
Support projects with Price Impact.
Does this sound like you?
Complex Problem Solving ability in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Mathematical / statistical aptitude required.
Communication ability to explain complex logic so that it can be translated into systems.
Demonstration of solid influencing and peer leadership skills.
Proven ability to successfully manage multiple projects.
Ability to train other teams in the value and use of new processes and tools.
Demonstration of a high level of detail management and follow through.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Able to display tact, diplomacy, and integrity.
Knowledge of spreadsheet, database, word processing, presentation, e-mail applications
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
Ability to quickly learn new proprietary business and reporting systems along with new external systems and how the two integrate and work together.
Knowledge of pricing software preferred.
Knowledge is use of Business Intelligence tools preferred.
BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
Other facts
About Gordon Food Service
We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate.
We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. and coast to coast in Canada.
Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the benefits of restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service. Gordon Food Service Stores do not charge a membership fee.
Gordon Food Service Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses.
We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities.
Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
What you'll do
- As a Stores Pricing Specialist, you will create, monitor, and adjust pricing strategies that align with organizational goals. You will analyze pricing effectiveness and collaborate with various teams to implement pricing strategies.
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