Commodity Pricing Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled Trade Spend Manager to join our team at Gellert Global Group. This is a challenging and rewarding role that will involve driving sustainable income growth by optimizing gross margins across customers and partners.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the entire trade promotion lifecycle, from budgeting and allocation to promotion planning, execution, reconciliation, and evaluation. You will work closely with Sales, Finance, and Marketing teams to align trade spend strategies with overall business objectives.

• Trade Promotion Lifecycle Management: Lead all stages of the trade promotion process to ensure alignment with company objectives and financial goals.
• Promotion Effectiveness & ROI: Conduct post-promotion analytics to evaluate promotional effectiveness, efficiency, and ROI, making data-driven recommendations for optimization.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Sales, Finance, and Marketing teams to ensure alignment with trade spend strategies.
• Compliance & Financial Reporting: Ensure trade promotion spend complies with guidelines and standards, and accurate financial reconciliation is achieved.
• Data & Insights Management: Track and manage trade promotion data across multiple platforms to deliver financial accountability.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• 5–7 years of experience in Finance, Trade Management, Sales, or relevant experience in a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) company.
• Proven experience in financial analysis, revenue management, and trade promotion management.
• Strong knowledge of Exceedra (or other Trade Spend Management software), and proficiency in Excel.
• Familiarity with consumer and customer insights, competitive data, and pricing strategies.
• Demonstrated experience with forecasting, sales performance analysis, and trade optimization.

We offer a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience, plus benefits including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off. We also provide opportunities for professional growth and development, including online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, and education assistance programs.