Job Title: Trade Analyst
Company Location: La Jolla, CA
Job Type: Full Time/Remote
Reports To: Sr. Director of Business Intelligence
Company Overview: At Solely, Inc., we are leading innovators in the fruit snack category, pioneering delicious and nutritious alternatives that redefine snacking. We thrive on enabling permissible indulgence, offering guilt-free treats that satisfy cravings while promoting health and wellness. Our commitment to innovation drives us to create wholesome, natural products that cater to the evolving tastes of consumers seeking good-for-you options. With a focus on sustainability, transparency, and uncompromising quality, we are dedicated to making a positive impact on people's lives and the planet.
Summary: We are seeking a meticulous and data-driven Trade Analyst to join our team, specializing in CPG trade-related spend. This role is key to ensuring the effective analysis and optimization of trade spend to drive profitable growth across our product lines. The selected candidate will provide valuable insights into trade promotions, pricing strategies, and customer spending behaviors, helping maximize the return on investment (ROI) for our trade programs. This position offers a critical opportunity to influence Solely Inc.'s trade spend strategies and ensure that our innovative, clean food products are supported by efficient, results-driven promotional investments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyze trade spend effectiveness across different product lines and channels, identifying opportunities for optimization and cost savings.
- Track and evaluate promotional programs, measuring ROI and effectiveness to support data-driven decision-making.
- Monitor customer spending behaviors and pricing strategies to ensure alignment with company objectives.
- Work closely with finance, sales, and marketing teams to develop trade spend forecasts and ensure budget compliance.
- Prepare and present trade spend reports, highlighting key insights and recommendations for future promotional activities.
- Assist in the development of long-term trade strategies to optimize promotional investments and drive profitable growth.
- Stay up to date on industry trends, customer behavior, and competitive activity to inform trade spend strategies.
Qualifications:
- Proven track record in trade spend analysis or a similar role within the CPG or food & beverage sectors.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-starter with excellent collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools, with experience using trade promotion management (TPM) software.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in trade spend analysis, promotional analysis, or related fields in the CPG industry.
- Strong understanding of trade promotions, customer pricing, and the impact of promotional activities on profitability.
- Experience with trade spend management tools (e.g., TPM systems) and ERP systems.
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to provide actionable insights.
Benefits:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and holidays.