Strategic Pricing Analyst
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Gfs · Milton, On, Canada$73K–$86K/yrFull-timeOn-siteToday
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The salary range for this position is $73,000-$86,000 plus 10% bonus potentialMedical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employmentFULL flex benefits programCompany matching RRSPFamily cultureAdvancement opportunitiesProfit Sharing128 year, family owned and operated company historyLocation:The successful candidate should be able to commute to the Milton or Ajax DC at least four days a week.Essential Functions:Supports and executes 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.Provides expertise to resolve Sales Leadership and CDSs/DSRs questions related to price system outputs, processes, business rules and strategies.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.Develops and provides skills training for Sales and Marketing Leadership, CDSs/DSRs, Sales Support and Marketing teamsCollaborates 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 Division Leadership teamsMaintains knowledge of and communicates the impact price strategies have on other related systems and processes to include sales compensation, cost, vendor agreements, margin, special order and bid systems.Monitors and alerts Division Marketing, Region Merchandising, MMSC and Store Marketing/Pricing to any product or segment specific cost anomaliesPerforms other duties as assigned.Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: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 skillsKnowledge of pricing science and theories with ability to assess applicability for Gordon Food Service today and in the futureDemonstration of a high level of detail management and follow throughKnowledge of applications that are available to help support price initiativesAbility to train other teams in the value and use of new processes and toolsEffective organizational and time management skillsCompelling presentation and communication skillsStrong 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 makingComprehensive 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 representativeRepresents the culture of GFS through tact, diplomacy, and integrityIf you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words "Accommodation Request" in your subject line.Dental insuranceVision insurancePerformance bonus
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Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's 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... Position Summary: Supports and executes innovative pricing strategies, projects, and systems that drive successful business growth and customer experiences across the Commercial segment. Drives price optimization adoption with Commercial Sales through our strategic pricing systems. Leads, collaborates and deploys training and reporting with Sales, Merchandising, Marketing, IS and vendors to maximize business results.
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