Foodland is Hawaii’s largest and oldest locally owned grocery retailer, dedicated to serving our communities with fresh, high-quality products and a commitment to excellence. With a deep connection to our islands, we strive to provide an exceptional shopping experience that reflects the values and traditions of Hawaii. Join our team and be part of a company that embraces innovation, customer satisfaction, and local pride.

Not sure what skills you will need for this opportunity Simply read the full description below to get a complete picture of candidate requirements. Overview We are seeking a Director of Pricing Strategy to join the Foodland team. This role is essential in ensuring Foodland remains the preferred grocery destination in Hawaii by developing and executing pricing strategies that align with our mission of delivering high-quality products at competitive prices with Aloha. The Director will work closely with our Sales team on pricing strategy development, oversee performance analysis, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive sales and profitability. The Director also may support third-party services provided by Foodland to certain affiliate companies.

Responsibilities

Develop and Implement Pricing Strategies: Ensure Foodland maintains its competitive edge by working with our Sales team to design, manage and execute pricing strategies that balance value and profitability across all store locations.

Optimize Pricing Operations: Provide strategic guidance on pricing interactions with merchandising, marketing, and operations to enhance profit margins while maintaining customer trust.

Support Pricing Systems: Oversee and guide the implementation of new pricing systems and analytics that provide buyers with suggested pricing and ensure these tools are integrated effectively into daily operations. Ensure systems and reports are accurate and efficient; that labels, price tags, and POS pricing reflect accurately. Oversee item creation and maintenance. Manage the execution of promotions.

Analyze Market and Competitive Data: Regularly review industry trends, competitor pricing, inflationary impacts, and other external factors to refine pricing strategies.

Monitor and Adjust Pricing Performance: Track and assess sales, margin trends, and promotional effectiveness to ensure alignment with Foodland’s financial objectives.

Lead and Develop a Pricing Team: Build and mentor a team responsible for implementing pricing best practices, maintaining system integrity, and providing targeted support to address specific company and sales team needs.

You’ll Make an Impact By

Establishing competitive price points that drive sales while enhancing Foodland’s brand loyalty.

Identifying strategic pricing adjustments based on competitive insights and market conditions.

Collaborating with senior leaders to align pricing with merchandising, promotions, and store operations.

Ensuring the pricing team supports the reliability and accuracy of new pricing systems and provides specialized assistance to address evolving business needs.

Developing training programs to enhance pricing knowledge and system usage among team members and cross-functional partners.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Business, Merchandising, Retail Management, Marketing, or a related field.

5+ years of experience in merchandising, retail pricing, operations management, finance, marketing, or a related field, OR 7+ years of relevant experience.

2+ years of supervisory experience leading teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field.

Experience in financial planning, strategic pricing, and retail merchandising.

Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to pricing decisions.

Knowledge of the Hawaii retail market and customer purchasing behaviors.

Join Foodland and play a key role in shaping innovative pricing strategies and systems that support our commitment to serving Hawaii’s communities!

Foodland Super Market, Ltd. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all.

Position details

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Strategy/Planning, Analyst, and Business Development

Industries: Retail Groceries

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