Sr. Trade Analyst

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off (PTO)

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vis

Job summary

Archer Meat Snacks in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a Sr. Sales Financial Analyst to optimize trade spend, analyze promotions, and support financial controls across the business.

You will partner with Sales, Finance, Accounts Receivable, and leadership to ensure accurate reporting and decision-ready insights. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of analytics in food & beverage, strong Excel and data skills, and the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business required; Finance preferred.
• 5+ years of analytics experience within food & beverage or CPG.
• Must reside in the Greater Los Angeles area and be able to commute to the Downtown Los Angeles office.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, complex spreadsheets, and automation.
• Strong numerical aptitude with discounts, percentages, commissions, and financial calculations.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work cross-functionally at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
• Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience with syndicated data sources (IRI, SPINS, Nielsen, Retail Link) preferred.
• Experience with TPM systems preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite, strongly preferred.
• SQL or additional analytical tool experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support TPM system day-to-day administration and keep customer plans accurate.
• Partner with Sales to maintain data integrity and promotional standards.
• Help improve processes and controls to strengthen trade spend effectiveness.
• Analyze retailer trade spend, fees, repayments, and collections for savings opportunities.
• Support pre-promotion forecasting and planning through data analysis from multiple sources.
• Conduct post-promotion ROI analysis to guide future investments.
• Provide customer-specific analysis and recommendations as needed.
• Assist with monthly trade spend accruals and reporting.
• Review customer billing for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Advanced Excel

SQL

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

NetSuite

TPM systems

ERPs

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Trade Analyst
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Reports To: Director of Sales Finance
Compensation:$100,000 - $120,000

Marketing Message:

Are you analytical, detail-oriented, and motivated by finding opportunities to improve efficiency and drive smarter business decisions? Archer Meat Snacks, one of the fastest-growing brands in the Natural and Specialty Channel, is looking for a Sr. Sales Financial Analyst to support trade spend optimization, promotional execution, and financial controls across the business.

In this role, you will play a key part in improving the effectiveness of trade promotions, reducing cost-to-serve, and strengthening reporting processes that support better commercial decisions. You will work cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Accounts Receivable, and leadership teams to ensure trade investments are managed accurately, efficiently, and strategically.

We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving problems, working in a fast-paced environment, and turning data into actionable insights that create measurable value.

If you thrive in a hands-on role where analytics, ownership, and continuous improvement matter, this opportunity is for you.

Trade Promotion Management & Execution

• Support day-to-day administration of the Trade Promotion Management (TPM) system, ensuring customer plans, promotional activities, pricing changes, and new item setups remain accurate and up to date
• Partner with Sales teams to maintain customer data integrity and promotional execution standards
• Help improve processes and controls that strengthen overall trade spend effectiveness

Trade Spend Analysis & Cost Savings

• Analyze retailer trade spend, fees, repayments, and collections to identify savings opportunities and reduce cost-to-serve
• Support pre-promotion forecasting and planning through data analysis across multiple sources
• Conduct post-promotion ROI analysis to evaluate effectiveness and future investment decisions
• Provide customer-specific analysis and recommendations as needed

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Assist with preparation of monthly trade spend accruals
• Support monthly reporting, KPI tracking, and analytics for management and board-level updates
• Review customer billing for accuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain slotting documentation and ensure required records remain current

Cross-Functional Partnership & Recovery Support

• Communicate account information with internal and external partners to resolve complex issues
• Help recover invalid deductions and support collections efforts
• Ensure compliance with trade agreements by maintaining contracts and coordinating stakeholder reviews with Sales and Accounts Receivable

What Sets You Apart

• Bachelor’s degree in Business required; Finance preferred
• 5+ years of analytics experience within food & beverage or CPG
• Must reside in the Greater Los Angeles area and be able to commute to the Downtown Los Angeles office
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, complex spreadsheets, and automation
• Strong numerical aptitude with discounts, percentages, commissions, and financial calculations
• Excellent communication skills with ability to work cross-functionally at all levels
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Self-starter who can work independently and collaboratively
• Experience with syndicated data sources (IRI, SPINS, Nielsen, Retail Link) preferred
• Experience with TPM systems preferred
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite, strongly preferred
• SQL or additional analytical tool experience is a plus

Why Join Archer Meat Snacks?

• Impact: Help improve trade spend effectiveness and uncover meaningful cost savings
• Visibility: Partner directly with Sales, Finance, and leadership teams
• Ownership: Meaningful responsibility across analytics, reporting, and process improvement
• Culture: Fast-moving, collaborative, and high-energy environment
• Benefits: Competitive compensation, PTO, and 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

To learn more about Archer Meat Snacks, visit www.archerjerky.com

Archer Meat Snacks is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.