Trade Planning Manager
INCPGNew Jersey, United States
Posted May 22, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
INCPG is a specialized recruiting firm that delivers executive search and staffing solutions for the retail and consumer packaged goods sectors. They focus on national account sales, brand and shopper marketing, category management, data analytics, and client service roles across grocery, drug, mass merchandiser, club, convenience store, omnichannel, and eCommerce channels. Leveraging proprietary technology and a consultative approach, they provide tailored talent acquisition that blends deep industry knowledge with personal engagement. This combination of data‑driven insights and a client‑centric process enables INCPG to secure high‑impact leaders for CPG and retail brands.
Job Description
Trade Planning Manager to develop and execute data-driven trade strategies that maximize ROI, sales growth, and profitability across national retail channels.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in CPG, retail, or trade marketing, with expertise in trade spend management, revenue growth, category management, or sales strategy.
- Deep understanding of sales, pricing, and promotional strategies, with a track record of driving results.
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze complex data, interpret trends, and make insight-driven decisions.
- Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with Trade Promotion Management (TPM) tools.
- Familiarity with Circana (IRI) and/or Nielsen panel data for competitive insights and trend analysis.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and project management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Leadership mindset—ability to create a vision, challenge the status quo, and inspire change within the sales organization.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 401(k) matching
- Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance)
- Generous paid time off
- Exciting career growth opportunities in a dynamic, fast-paced industry