Promotional Analyst

As a Promotional Analyst, you will provide critical support to the client’s Category Management and Accounting teams, ensuring strong promotional program performance and the corresponding collection of vendor billings. You will set up and track promotional deals, coordinate with vendor partners, and help resolve billing issues. You will train with and receive oversight from the current Category Management Lead.

• Deal Setup: Accurately set up and maintain promotional deals in the ERP system within established timelines, based on instructions from the Category Management team and marketing programs.
• Promotional Performance Reporting: Prepare, generate, and analyze reports on promotional performance to support the Category Management team, Sales team, and other internal stakeholders.
• Promotional Strategy Execution: Work closely with Category Managers to coordinate and execute promotional activities across print and digital campaigns, trade shows, and in-store programs.
• Vendor Coordination: Coordinate with vendors on a monthly basis to ensure timely submission of promotional offers and requirements in collaboration with the Category Management team.
• Program Funding Monitoring: Monitor and track internal marketing program funding monthly throughout the promotional billing cycle.
• Vendor Receivables Management: Coordinate with the Accounting department to monitor and manage outstanding vendor receivables, ensuring collection targets are met.
• Billing Dispute Resolution: Investigate and resolve vendor billing discrepancies and disputes in coordination with the Accounting and Category Management teams.
• Process Improvement: Complete assigned quarterly projects focused on improving processes, promotional efficiency, and operational accuracy.
• Rebate Program Support: Assist in monitoring, tracking, and administering rebate programs for customers and vendors.
• Role Documentation: Collaborate with the Purchasing Manager and Category Managers to develop and maintain process documentation and guidelines for the Promotional Analyst role.
• Cross-Training: Participate in cross-training with the Pricing team to provide operational support and coverage when needed.
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by department leadership.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field. Candidates with relevant experience in item and promotional setup and maintenance, marketing, or a similar role may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in wholesale or retail back-office marketing, trade, or promotional operations.
• Strong hands-on experience in marketing and promotions, food and beverage trade analytics, pricing, or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with strong analytical and data management skills.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and take ownership of responsibilities, with a strong willingness to learn.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Willing to work on a night shift and report onsite.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV and/or a large network ERP system is preferred.

• Above-industry salary package and incentives
• Comprehensive HMO benefits and life insurance from day 1
• Free learning and development courses for your personal and career growth
• Dynamic company events
• Opportunities for promotion
• Free meals and snacks