Gordon Food Service

Regional Merchandising Manager

Gordon Food Service

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Milton • Canada

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Salary

💰 CA$117,000 - CA$135,000 per year

About the role

  • Serve as the primary liaison between Regional VP, Division GMs, Sales Leadership, and vendor/broker partners
  • Lead, develop, and manage a high-performing team (hiring, coaching, performance management)
  • Drive strong engagement between divisions and vendor partners
  • Support development and execution of Annual Operating Plans to achieve sales, margin, market share, and brand growth targets
  • Align regional strategies with North American category, revenue management, marketing, and sales teams
  • Execute category strategies at the regional/divisional level
  • Oversee product portfolio management to ensure alignment with local market needs and strategic objectives
  • Manage regional product plans to achieve sales, margin, and brand penetration goals
  • Optimize product assortment, pricing, and lifecycle management (new items, transitions, discontinuations)
  • Lead vendor and product transitions across divisions
  • Manage performance of strategic vendors and broker partners
  • Identify and drive regional growth opportunities
  • Provide timely, actionable communication on product updates, supply issues, and vendor insights
  • Stay current on market trends and best practices

Requirements

  • High School diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred
  • 5+ years of experience in category management, sales, or marketing (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • Valid passport preferred for travel
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
  • FULL flex benefits program
  • Company matching RRSP
  • Family culture
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Profit Sharing
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
category managementsalesmarketingproduct portfolio managementproduct assortment optimizationpricing strategylifecycle managementvendor managementperformance managementannual operating plans
Soft Skills
leadershipteam developmentcoachingcommunicationengagementstrategic alignmentperformance managementactionable communicationproblem-solvingrelationship management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree