Regional Merchandising Manager

Gordon Food Service View all jobs

  • Milton, ON
  • $117,000-135,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
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...The Regional Merchandising Manager leads and brings to life go-to-market initiatives that power regional sales and marketing success. This role provides strategic merchandising direction across all product categories within the assigned region and partners closely with North American category teams, product support, marketing, sales, revenue management, and vendor partners to execute strategies that drive sales growth, margin expansion, and brand performance.What We Offer:The salary range for this position $117,000.00 - $135,000.00 and a potential 20% bonusMedical, 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 4 days a week.Duties and Responsibilities
LeadershipServe as the primary liaison between Regional VP, Division GMs, Sales Leadership, and vendor/broker partnersLead, develop, and manage a high-performing team (hiring, coaching, performance management)Drive strong engagement between divisions and vendor partnersStrategy & PlanningSupport development and execution of Annual Operating Plans to achieve sales, margin, market share, and brand growth targetsAlign regional strategies with North American category, revenue management, marketing, and sales teamsTranslate corporate strategies into actionable regional plansCategory ManagementExecute category strategies at the regional/divisional level Overseeing product portfolio management to ensure alignment with local market needs and strategic objectives.Manage regional product plans to achieve sales, margin, and brand penetration goalsOptimize product assortment, pricing, and lifecycle management (new items, transitions, discontinuations)Lead vendor and product transitions across divisionsEnsure regional needs and “local” product opportunities are incorporated into category strategiesVendor & Pricing ManagementManage performance of strategic vendors and broker partnersIdentify and drive regional growth opportunitiesEnsure competitive pricing while optimizing marginsPartner with revenue management and category teams to implement appropriate cost strategiesSales & Operational SupportProvide timely, actionable communication on product updates, supply issues, and vendor insightsSupport resolution of supply chain disruptions and inventory management initiativesConduct field engagement (ride-alongs) to strengthen alignment with sales and marketing teamsIndustry Expertise & Continuous ImprovementMaintain deep category and industry knowledgeLeverage data and customer insights to inform decisionsStay current on market trends and best practicesQualifications & SkillsHigh School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred5+ years of experience in category management, sales, or marketing (or equivalent combination of education and experience)Valid passport preferred for travelExperience & CompetenciesStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret industry trends, pricing, margins, and customer dataSolid knowledge of category management, sourcing, pricing, and sales/marketing strategiesProven leadership and influencing skills, including the ability to lead without direct authorityExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational, time management, and multitasking abilitiesCreative thinker with a problem-solving mindset and strong attention to detailAbility to develop and execute strategic plans aligned with business objectivesSkilled at building relationships, networking, and collaborating across teams and vendorsWillingness to travel and work flexible hours as neededDemonstrated ability to develop innovative solutions to complex business challenges#GFSCAWe thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
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