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Job Title: Sr. Trade Analyst
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Reports To: Director of Sales Finance
Compensation: $85,000 - $100,000
Marketing Message:
Are you analytical, detail-oriented, and motivated by finding opportunities to improve efficiency and drive smarter business decisions? Archer Meat Snacks, one of the fastest-growing brands in the Natural and Specialty Channel, is looking for a Trade Promotions Analyst to support trade spend optimization, promotional execution, and financial controls across the business.
In this role, you will play a key part in improving the effectiveness of trade promotions, reducing cost-to-serve, and strengthening reporting processes that support better commercial decisions. You will work cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Accounts Receivable, and leadership teams to ensure trade investments are managed accurately, efficiently, and strategically.
We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, working in a fast-paced environment, and turning data into actionable insights that create measurable value.
If you thrive in a hands-on role where analytics, ownership, and continuous improvement matter, this opportunity is for you.
What You’ll Own & Impact
Trade Promotion Management & Execution
• Support day-to-day administration of the Trade Promotion Management (TPM) system, ensuring customer plans, promotional activities, pricing changes, and new item setups remain accurate and up to date
• Partner with Sales teams to maintain customer data integrity and promotional execution standards
• Help improve processes and controls that strengthen overall trade spend effectiveness
Trade Spend Analysis & Cost Savings
• Analyze retailer trade spend, fees, repayments, and collections to identify savings opportunities and reduce cost-to-serve
• Support pre-promotion forecasting and planning through data analysis across multiple sources
• Conduct post-promotion ROI analysis to evaluate effectiveness and future investment decisions
• Provide customer-specific analysis and recommendations as needed
Financial Reporting & Controls
• Assist with preparation of monthly trade spend accruals
• Support monthly reporting, KPI tracking, and analytics for management and board-level updates
• Review customer billing for accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain slotting documentation and ensure required records remain current
Cross-Functional Partnership & Recovery Support
• Communicate account information with internal and external partners to resolve complex issues
• Help recover invalid deductions and support collections efforts
• Ensure compliance with trade agreements by maintaining contracts and coordinating stakeholder reviews with Sales and Accounts Receivable
What Sets You Apart
• Bachelor’s degree in Business required; Finance preferred
• 3 years of analytics experience within food & beverage or CPG
• Must reside in the Greater Los Angeles area and be able to commute to the Downtown Los Angeles office
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, complex spreadsheets, and automation
• Strong numerical aptitude with discounts, percentages, commissions, and financial calculations
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work cross-functionally at all levels
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively
• Experience with syndicated data sources (IRI, SPINS, Nielsen, Retail Link) preferred
• Experience with TPM systems preferred
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite, strongly preferred
• SQL or additional analytical tool experience is a plus
Why Join Archer Meat Snacks?
Impact: Help improve trade spend effectiveness and uncover meaningful cost savings
Visibility: Partner directly with Sales, Finance, and leadership teams
Ownership: Meaningful responsibility across analytics, reporting, and process improvement
Culture: Fast-moving, collaborative, and high-energy environment
Benefits: Competitive compensation, PTO, and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Apply Today
If you’re ready to turn analysis into action and help drive smarter trade investments at a high-growth CPG brand, we’d love to meet you.
To learn more about Archer Meat Snacks, visit www.archerjerky.com
Archer Meat Snacks is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000