Trade & Analytics Specialist - Drive Operational Excellence

Acosta; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Group is seeking a Trade Specialist to serve as a liaison between the centralized trade organization, client-facing sales teams, and internal shared services. The role provides analytical, systems, and reconciliation expertise to support trade investment accuracy across Grocery, Natural, and Small Format channels.

You will independently manage complex client systems, drive exception resolution, and align contractual agreements with customer execution and financial settlement processes,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer applications.
• Ability to work with data, analyze trends, and generate actionable insights.
• Highly analytical with exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Strong business judgment and confidence in decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic client systems for accuracy and efficiency.
• Analyze contracts for dates, rates, and product details to ensure compliance.
• Audit client events to validate deduction accuracy and financial integrity.
• Drive timely reconciliation between client requests, balances, and timelines.
• Own KPIs for open deduction balances and report on client KPIs and balances.
• Provide problem-solving support and update SOPs with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Acosta Group is seeking a Trade Specialist to serve as a liaison between the centralized trade organization, client-facing sales teams, and internal shared services. The role provides analytical, systems, and reconciliation expertise to support trade investment accuracy across Grocery, Natural, and Small Format channels.

You will independently manage complex client systems, drive exception resolution, and align contractual agreements with customer execution and financial settlement processes,