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Position Summary:
The Marketable Strategic Pricing Analyst leads and executes innovative pricing strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders that drive successful business growth and customer experiences in alignment with National and Divisional objectives. Provides in-depth analysis, reporting, recommendations, and execution of pricing competitiveness while driving price optimization adoption with Commercial Sales. Performs risk assessment for price shifts and recommends mitigation techniques to limit margin exposure.
What you will do:
Maintains regular contact with key stakeholders to maintain relevant price indexing and understand shifting pricing strategies.
Collects, analyzes, summarizes, and presents KPIs and financial performance data to improve and optimize KPIs
Develop price strategies, analytical tools, and processes that enable Sales and Marketing to use price as a strategic driver of business results for varying product lines, business channels, and customer types.
Supports price strategy development and adjustments based on changes in business practices, industry environment, competitors’ pricing strategies, technology advancements, regulatory and legal systems, and customer needs.
Collaborates with appropriate teams to identify key opportunities to improve performance and to influence pricing strategies based on market conditions; advises on implementation best practices.
Monitors for appropriate usage of pricing tools; measures and communicates performance results and insights to key stakeholders.
Maintains knowledge of and communicates the impact price strategies have on other related systems and processes
Performs other duties as assigned.
When you will work:
Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day from home.
What you bring to the table:
Two to three years of previous marketing and pricing experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance or a related field required.
Understands the impact price strategies have on other related systems and processes to include sales compensation, cost, vendor agreements, margin, special order and bid systems.
Demonstration of solid influencing and peer leadership skills.
Knowledge of pricing science and theories with ability to assess applicability for Gordon Food Service today and in the future.
Demonstration of a high level of detail management and follow-through.
Knowledge of applications that are available to help support price initiatives.
Ability to train other teams in the value and use of new processes and tools.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Compelling presentation and communication skills.
Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative, to mine through data, translate this information for other departments, and use data to drive action and influence decision-making.
Comprehensive knowledge of the food service industry (product, cost, customer, competition).
Must have the ability to prepare and deliver presentations and speak at functions and to leadership as a department or company representative.
Represents the culture of GFS through tact, diplomacy, and integrity.
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.
Skills Required
- Two to three years of marketing and pricing experience, or equivalent education, training, and experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or a related field
- Understanding of pricing strategy impacts on sales compensation, cost, vendor agreements, margin, special orders, and bid systems
- Solid influencing and peer leadership skills
- Knowledge of pricing science and theories
- Strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Knowledge of applications supporting pricing initiatives
- Ability to train teams on new processes and tools
- Effective organizational and time management skills
- Compelling presentation and communication skills
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of the food service industry, including products, costs, customers, and competition
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to leadership and at company functions
What We Do
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.
