Trade Spend Analyst

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; Bedford (NH); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Coca-Cola Beverages Northeast is seeking a Trade Spend Analyst to optimize trade spend effectiveness and drive profitable growth. You will analyze data, develop forecasts, and prepare performance reports while collaborating with sales, marketing and finance. A BA and 2+ years of experience are required.

Strong Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau/Power BI skills, attention to detail, and travel occasionally are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in trade spend analysis in beverage or consumer goods.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, and Power BI.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret data and generate insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with data integrity.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Experience with SAP is a plus.

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.
• Manage trade spend data sets for accuracy and integrity.
• Identify opportunities to improve trade spend processes and tools.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, finance to align strategies.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to optimize allocation.
• Conduct ad-hoc analyses for promotions and strategic projects.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Tableau

Power BI

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

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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.

• 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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