Trade Spend Analyst

Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast seeks a Trade Spend Analyst to optimize trade spend effectiveness and drive profitable growth. You will analyze spend data, forecast budgets, and deliver insights to support decision-making across sales, marketing, and finance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years in trade spend analysis, strong Excel and data visualization skills (Tableau/Power BI), and the ability to collaborate with multiple teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field required.
• 2+ years in trade spend analysis; beverage/CPG industry preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (Tableau/Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Analyze trade spend data to evaluate promotional effectiveness and ROI.
• Develop forecasts and budgets for trade spend initiatives.
• Prepare reports on trade spend performance with key metrics and trends.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing and finance to align spend strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve trade spend processes and tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Power BI/Tableau

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Finance/Economics

Tools

SAP ERP

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Compensation: $64k-80k / annual based on experience

Schedule: M-F 8-5

Build a career where your work matters to the business, the customer, and the communities we serve.

Be part of Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast, a locally rooted, people-first organization where meaningful work, long-term growth, and community impact come together.

Why Coke Northeast?

• You’ll join a company that serves local communities across the Northeast and invests in the people behind the work.
• You’ll be part of a culture that values development, collaboration, and fresh perspectives at every level.
• You’ll build a career with the scale, stability, and opportunity of a trusted, iconic brand.

Job Description

The Trade Spend Analyst at Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast plays a critical role in optimizing trade spend effectiveness to drive profitable growth within our business. This role will be responsible for analyzing trade spend activities, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to support decision-making processes. The Trade Spend Analyst must possess a strong analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze trade spend data to evaluate promotional effectiveness, ROI, and overall trade spend performance.
• Develop accurate forecasts and budgets for trade spend initiatives, ensuring alignment with company objectives and financial targets.
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports on trade spend performance, highlighting key metrics, trends, and insights to stakeholders.
• Manage trade spend data sets, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and integrity for analysis purposes.
• Identify opportunities to enhance trade spend processes, systems, and tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, finance, and other departments to align trade spend strategies with overall business goals.
• Provide recommendations based on data analysis to optimize trade spend allocation and improve promotional strategies.
• Conduct ad-hoc analysis as requested to support business initiatives, promotions, and strategic projects.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in trade spend analysis, preferably within the beverage or consumer goods industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders at all levels.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license, driving record within policy guidelines, and insurance that meets company requirements.
• Ability to occasionally travel, as business needs require.

Benefits & Perks

Eligible employees may have access to a comprehensive benefits package, which may include medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, life insurance, paid time off, fitness reimbursements, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, scholarship opportunities, and more.

• Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, employment type, and union governance.

Background Verification

Employment with Coke Northeast is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a pre- employment background verification. Depending on the role, this process may include a criminal background check, drug screening, and/or review of driving records in accordance with company guidelines and applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Coke Northeast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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