ABOUT ROLAND FOODS

Roland Foods, LLC, based in New York City, is an importer and distributor of high-quality specialty food products from more than 60 countries. Founded in Paris in 1934 and established in the U.S. in 1939, the Company provides customers with exceptional specialty foods, primarily offered under the Roland brand. The company has a national presence in the foodservice, retail, and industrial channels as well as international sales in the Caribbean, Central and South America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Roland Foods’ dedication to providing quality and consistency has made it a leader among food importers and suppliers. The Roland brand is synonymous with quality and authenticity for the consumer and chef alike.

 

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Revenue Management Intern will be a key member of Roland Foods’ Revenue Management team and will gain experience in working with the company’s overall gross profit by managing customer pricing, new bid pricing and trade spend/rebates.  The Revenue Management Intern will learn about the decision-making authority in pricing existing business and new opportunities and making decisions on trade spend.  As such, the role requires a strong analytical skillset, an interest in unit economics and thorough attention to detail.  In addition, since many of the inputs to pricing decisions come from other departments (Sales, Sourcing, Logistics), the role requires the ability to partner and collaborate cross-functionally.  The role will get unique visibility into these other departments, providing an opportunity to learn the end-to-end mechanics of the business.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Establish, maintain, and administer customer pricing for our 5 main channels: Foodservice Distributors, Foodservice National Accounts, Retail, Industrial, International 
  • Examine customer bids, RFPs, and trade spend programs to model out the economics of bids and programs
  • Partner with pricing stakeholders and collaborators including Sales, Supply Chain, and Strategic Sourcing
  • Develop/optimize methodologies and repeatable processes to streamline work
  • Analyze trends, competitive information, sales and price history to support pricing decision making
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of Roland Foods’ pricing strategy observe

 

KEY COMPETENCIES

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, flexible, team environment
  • Self-starter attitude
  • Proficiency with juggling multiple priorities
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Organized and analytical mindset
  • Cross-functional relationship building

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

  • Working toward a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field
  • Interest and/or experience in foods, foodservice, or grocery industry a plus
  • Strong analytical skills – ability to distill, identify takeaways, and summarize data
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to lead and influence internal stakeholders
  • Highly proficient in Excel
  • Prior experience with SQL and Tableau is a plus

 

Founded by immigrants, Roland Foods knows that diversity is the spice of life. We believe in the power of food to open minds, spark adventure, and bring diverse people together.  All are welcome at our table! We know the transformative value of food in individual lives and communities. Because of this, we insist on obtaining the highest-quality ingredients and talent!

Roland Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Roland Foods considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Roland Foods is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleandculture@rolandfoods.com.

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