JOB DESCRIPTION
Cavendish Farms is currently seeking a Director of Pricing to grow top-line revenue and gross margin dollars by working closely with the Sales team in developing and implementing the company pricing and trade investment strategy. This includes the ongoing development, implementation, and reporting of pricing and program spending, and modelling pricing actions and strategies. As a key member of the Finance team, the Director of Pricing will also have responsibility to provide analytics and recommendations on bids, and profitability enhancement initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide leadership to the Pricing team
- Working with the Sales team, develop trade investment and pricing strategies to ensure they are integrated and effective in driving sales growth and profitability
- Provide analysis and recommendations on pricing actions and strategy to improve the business
- Review, approve, and provide insight on all pricing deals, targets, price lists, and pricing models
- Responsible to review, approve, and assist in preparing Company gross margin forecast and budget
- Champion process management within the Pricing team while working closely with other departments to meet customer expectations
- Work with the sales team and other resources to provide market intelligence and risk analysis (gain/loss in potential business)
- Champion process management within the Pricing and Trade teams while working closely with other departments and teams to meet customer expectations
QUALIFICATIONS
- Post-secondary education in Business (professional Accounting or Pricing designation would be an asset)
- 10+ years of relevant work experience
- Proven leader and strong communicator: Ability to work effectively with various levels of the Company
- Self-starter with a strong work ethic; respect for commitments
- Strong aptitude with numbers
- Ability to manage multiple priorities at once
- Results driven, strategic, and analytical thinker
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Cavendish Farms is a leading producer of frozen food products for retail and foodservice markets throughout Canada, the United States, and around the world. We have two state-of-the-art potato processing plants in PEI, one in Lethbridge, AB and another in Jamestown, ND. Headquartered in Dieppe, NB, the company also operates an appetizer plant in Wheatley, ON and has sales office locations in Toronto and Boston. Cavendish Farms is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package including but not limited to:
- A flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan
- Employee & Family Assistance Programs
- Health & wellness reimbursements, includes gym memberships, fitness classes or online workout programs
- Maternity leave top-up program (if applicable)
- RRSP matching program
- Opportunities to take part in job related training and development as well as 24/7 access to online curated learning
- Growth and progression opportunities within Cavendish Farms and the larger network of the J.D. Irving, Limited group of companies
- Hybrid work schedule (if applicable) to provide you the flexibility to work from home up to 2 days per week
- Relocation costs (if applicable)