Senior Manager, Trade Management (Food Service)

Jobot; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous bonus potential

401k match

PTO

Sick pay

Full benefits

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Senior Manager for Trade Management in the Food Service sector of its manufacturing division. You will lead the trade management team, oversee debits and credits, and optimize the trade platform using SAP, Telus, and Blacksmith to support distributor relationships and service excellence.

The role focuses on driving growth, managing financial operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance within a dynamic food service environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field.
• MBA would be a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in trade management, specifically in food service manufacturing.
• Experience managing distributor relationships.
• Strong knowledge of trade platform management tools (SAP, Telus, Blacksmith).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trade Management team to execute our trade strategy, including debits and credits.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize our trade platform (SAP, Telus, Blacksmith).
• Collaborate with distributors to deliver excellent service and meet needs.
• Oversee financial operations related to trade (debits and credits).
• Drive growth of our food service operations and capitalize on opportunities.
• Monitor market trends and adjust strategy for growth.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for seamless trade operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

Skills

Trade management

Distributors relationships

Leadership

Financial management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Business/Marketing/Finance)

MBA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Telus

Blacksmith

Job description

Enterprise Food Manufacturer looking for Senior Manager, Trade Management (Food Service)

Salary: $130,000 - $190,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are an enterprise food provider across the USA specializing in fresh meat!

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous Bonus Potential
• Great Company Culture and job stability
• 401k Match
• PTO
• Sick Pay
• Full Benefits (Medical, Vision, Dental)

Job Details

We are currently seeking a dynamic, results-oriented Senior Manager for Trade Management in the Food Service sector of our Manufacturing division. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing our trade platform, ensuring the smooth operation of our food service and distributor relationships, and overseeing the financial aspects of our trade operations. This role is integral to our mission of delivering the highest quality consumer packaged goods (CPG) to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trade Management team to ensure the efficient execution of our trade strategy, including the management of debits and credits.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize our trade platform, using tools such as SAP, Telus, and Blacksmith.
• Work closely with our distributors to ensure that we are delivering the best possible service and meeting their needs effectively.
• Oversee financial operations related to trade, including the management of debits and credits.
• Drive the growth of our food service operations, identifying new opportunities and implementing strategies to capitalize on them.
• Maintain a keen understanding of market trends and shifts, adjusting our strategy accordingly to ensure continued growth and success.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless execution of our trade operations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field. An MBA would be a plus.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in trade management, specifically in the food service sector of the manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience in managing distributor relationships.
• Strong knowledge of trade platform management tools, including SAP, Telus, and Blacksmith.
• Solid experience in financial management, particularly in handling debits and credits.
• Extensive knowledge of the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with a proven ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with distributors and internal teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and implement effective strategies.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

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