Trade Analyst

Summary

Join Magic Spoon's Commercial team as a detail-oriented Trade Analyst to drive promotional effectiveness across our rapidly growing retail business. This crucial role involves optimizing trade spend and supporting data-driven decision-making for our sales organization. You will manage the trade promotion management system, partner with sales to maintain promotional calendars, conduct post-promotion analysis, and manage trade spend tracking. The position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and TPM systems, and experience supporting sales teams. We offer a competitive salary, equity, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment with remote options.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience in trade promotion analysis, revenue management, or similar analytical role
• Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with TPM systems (Modus or similar)
• Experience supporting sales teams and understanding of retail promotional mechanics
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance or related field
• Strong communication skills and ability to present analysis to various stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Own trade promotion management system administration and serve as the primary point of contact for system-related questions and training
• Partner with Sales team to maintain accurate promotional calendars and forecasts in our TPM system
• Conduct post-promotion analysis to evaluate ROI and provide actionable recommendations for future promotional strategy
• Manage trade spend tracking, including variance analysis between actual vs. forecasted spend
• Support deduction management process in partnership with Finance team
• Create regular reporting on promotional performance and trade spend efficiency
• Collaborate with Demand Planning team to ensure alignment between promotional forecasts and supply planning

Preferred Qualifications

CPG experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary & equity
• Bonus eligibility
• 100% covered Health, Vision, Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous parental leave
• Flexible vacation
• Catered lunch in office
• Dog friendly office!
• Unlimited cereal ✨🥣