Trade Spend Manager

Concord Sales Ltd; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% annual bonus

Extended health benefits

Wellness allowance

Birthday PTO

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Concord Sales Ltd in North Vancouver is seeking a Trade Spend Manager to own the TPM system, manage promotions and settlements, and drive accuracy across trade spend processes within our Finance team.

The successful candidate will report to the Controller, supervise one direct report, and operate in a full-time hybrid role based in North Vancouver, with 2–3 days onsite and a focus on collaboration with Sales, Brand and Customer Service teams.

Qualifications

• Accounting diploma or higher from a reputable educational institution.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing trade-spend in the CPG industry.
• Experience with Telus TPM (formerly Exceedra) and NetSuite is a strong asset.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and Excel proficiency.
• Proven data analysis, reconciliation and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the operation and administration of the Telus TPM system, including promotions and settlements.
• Act as TPM subject-matter expert, train users and manage reports.
• Develop and maintain controls for promotional inputs and provide visibility into budgets vs settlements.
• Manage debit transactions, trackers, documentation, NetSuite entries, and data exports.
• Monitor TPM settlements and follow up with sales agencies.
• Provide timely reporting and process updates to CSL Import Teams and other stakeholders.
• Assist in cross-training and compliance with company policies and established standards.
• Be Concord ambassador and uphold culture and values.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting diploma or higher

Tools

Telus TPM

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Finance Full Time North Vancouver Remote $80,000 - $110,000 CAD per year

Concord Sales Ltd.is a progressive importer representing international brands in the retail grocery, mass merchandiser and drug industries. We are flexible, adaptable, street smart and completely dedicated to building the brands we represent in Canada and the United States.

We are looking for an experienced Trade Spend Manager to join our Finance team. This is a critical role responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate verification, reconciliation and reporting of trade spend activities and deductions.

Reporting to the Controller, the Trade Spend Manager will take ownership of our Telus TPM software system, including promotions and settlements, while overseeing the day-to-day trade spend processes. The successful candidate will also provide direction, coaching and support to one direct report responsible for trade-spend record keeping and debit administration.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional with strong CPG trade-spend experience who enjoys being the subject-matter expert, improving processes and working collaboratively across Finance, Sales, Brand and Customer Service teams.

• Own the operation and administration of the Telus TPM software system, including promotions and settlements.
• Act as the organization’s TPM subject-matter expert, supporting and training users, maintaining system configuration parameters and manage system reports.
• Develop and maintain appropriate controls and guardrails for promotional inputs and provide stakeholders with visibility into annualized trade-spend budgets versus settlements.
• Manage debit transactions, including debit trackers, supporting documentation, NetSuite entries and daily data exports into and out of TPM.
• Manage unallocated debits and open deductions, ensuring balances remain within established targets and approved allocations are accurately recorded in TPM and NetSuite.
• Monitor TPM settlements and follow up with sales agencies to ensure settlements are actively progressing.
• Manage and reconcile monthly trade-spend liabilities across CSL brands, including variance analysis between TPM results and brand expectations.
• Monitor promotion status and work with the CSL Brand team to ensure promotions are accurate and appropriately approved in TPM.
• Initiate and manage written disputes related to invalid deductions and follow through to resolution.
• Manage non-CSL deductions by obtaining appropriate backup documentation and coordinating submissions to related vendors.
• Provide timely reporting, troubleshooting and process updates to CSL Import Teams and other stakeholders.
• Develop and continuously improve Trade Spend SOPs and processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and productivity.
• Provide direction and support to the Debits Administrator, including oversight of trade-spend record keeping, backup collection, verification, disputes and invalid deductions.
• Build strong working relationships with Finance, Sales, Brand, Customer Service, agencies, customers and vendors.
• Participate in cross-training with other members of the Finance team.
• Support compliance with company policies, procedures and established operating standards.
• Be a Concord ambassador, representing our culture and values in all internal and external interactions.
• Accounting diploma or higher from a reputable educational institution.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing trade-spend activities within the CPG industry, either with a vendor or retailer — this experience is essential.
• Experience with Telus TPM (formerly Exceedra) and NetSuite is a strong asset.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience working with high-volume transactions while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong data analysis, reconciliation and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, manage deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• A proactive, self-directed approach and a strong work ethic.

At Concord, we believe how we work is just as important as what we accomplish. We look for people who demonstrate:

Adaptability | Initiative | Passion | Organizational Skills | Interpersonal Skills | Honesty & Integrity

Competitive compensation:
$80,000 – $110,000 base salary + 10% annual performance bonus

Our North Vancouver head office is conveniently located close to public transit and surrounded by shops and restaurants.

This is a full-time hybrid position, with an expectation that the successful candidate will work from our North Vancouver office 2–3 days per week.

Our total rewards package also includes:

• 10% performance-based annual bonus
• Extended health benefits
• Annual Personal wellness allowance
• Paid time off on your birthday
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a stable and growing business

Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in the North Vancouver office

If you are an experienced CPG trade-spend professional who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems and improving processes, we would like to hear from you.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.