Director, Trade Growth & Analytics

Mars Incorporated in

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 170,000 - 234,000

Full time

14 days+

Application generator

Stand out for this role — generate a tailored resume and cover letter in about a minute.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University access

Industry-competitive compensation

Job summary

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Director of Trade Strategy & Analytics (Finance) to lead the development and execution of trade, pricing, and revenue growth management strategies for the Away From Home business. You will guide a high-performing team, leverage data-driven insights, and collaborate cross-functionally to drive profitable growth and optimize customer investments.

The role requires a strong background in foodservice analytics, experience with trade investment frameworks, and a

Qualifications

8+ years in foodservice trade strategy, sales finance, revenue management, or related commercial functions.
Strong knowledge of Foodservice/Away From Home industry dynamics.
Experience with Vistex is preferred.
Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and related tools.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills across levels.

Responsibilities

Lead the Foodservice RGM agenda across pricing, mix, trade investment, and profitability.
Develop foodservice trade strategies and investment frameworks across customers, distributors and channels.
Oversee annual trade planning, forecasting, and investment management processes.
Collaborate with Sales to support customer planning, budget management, and financial decision-making.
Analyze performance to identify risks and growth opportunities.
Lead ROI analyses to optimize investment allocation and execution.