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 Analyst will support Roland’s Revenue Management team, responsible for delivering the company’s overall profit margins.

This analyst will make recommendations and decisions on customer pricing, new business price offers, and trade spend/rebates. The analyst will administer systems of customer and item pricing for a portfolio of over 1,000 items. The role requires a strong analytical skill set and thorough attention to detail. As many of the inputs to pricing decisions come from other departments (Sales, Sourcing, Logistics), the role requires the ability to partner and align on solutions cross-functionally. The role has unique visibility, providing an opportunity to learn and connect the end-to-end mechanics of the business. There will be ample opportunities to present analysis and pricing proposals to the senior leadership of the organization.

As a response to the pandemic, Roland Foods office employees have transitioned to a hybrid working schedule, requiring employees to report in-person Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to telework on Monday and Friday each week. Due to the collaborative, cross-functional nature of the organization, employees at the NY and NJ offices are required to work in-person for the abovementioned days, outside of any People & Culture-approved disability accommodation request.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Establishing, maintaining, and administering price points across customer segments: Foodservice Distributors, Foodservice National Accounts, Retail, Industrial, International 
  • Managing customer bids, RFPs, and trade spend programs; modeling out the economics of bids and programs, and providing recommendations that balance gross margin, sales volume and overall system consistency
  • Partnering with stakeholders and collaborators including Sales, Supply Chain and Logistics; Analyzing trends, competitive information, sales and price history to support pricing decision making
  • Presenting accurate economic modeling and sound strategic thinking in a boardroom setting for team approval
  • Operating and building complex analytical models that determine large customer or channel price changes
  • Developing/optimizing methodologies and repeatable processes to streamline work and reduce errors

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Highly proficient in Excel
  • 2 to 5 years of relevant analytical experience
  • Strong analytical skills – ability to distill, identify takeaways, and summarize data
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence internal stakeholders
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, flexible, team environment
  • Attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred

  • Proficiency in SQL and Tableau
  • Experience in food, food service or grocery industry is a plus

 

SALARY RANGE

Roland Foods hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of the Company. One of the ways Roland Foods does that is through a competitive compensation package. The base salary for this role will be $70,000 - $90,000.

Based on your qualifications, previous experience, and transferrable skills, the Company will determine at its sole discretion, the salary offered.

 

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 accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleandculture@rolandfoods.com.

 

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