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Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time). Responsibilities: The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods.

Summary:
Senior Business Financial Administrator  The Trade Planning Analyst supports the development, execution, and analysis of customer trade strategies to drive profitable growth. This role partners closely with Sales, Finance, Broker Agency partners, and Analytics to support customer business plans, monitor trade spend, and deliver actionable insights. The Trade Analyst serves as a key contributor to trade planning processes, system execution, and performance reporting while continuing to build expertise in trade management and CPG commercial practices. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic Trade Planning & Business Support <ul><li>Support the analysis of customer sales and business plans to identify opportunities, risks, and gaps </li><li>Quantify financial and volume impacts of trade strategies and proposed changes </li><li>Partner with cross‑functional teams (Sales, Finance, Demand Planning, Analytics) to develop recommendations </li><li>Prepare analysis and materials for discussions with Sales Managers and Directors </li><li>Implement approved changes to customer business plans within the Trade Management System </li><li style="list-style-type:none"><ul><li style="margin-left:1.25in">Clearly communicate updates, assumptions, and implications to downstream teams</li><li style="margin-left:1.25in">Coordinate execution across customer teams as directed</li></ul></li></ul> Trade Promotion Management & Systems Execution<ul><li style="margin-left:0.75in">Support day‑to‑day execution of trade planning and promotion management within the Trade Promotion Management (TPM) system </li><li style="margin-left:0.75in">Assist in managing Broker Agency Financial Managers’ inputs to ensure accuracy and timeliness </li><li style="margin-left:0.75in">Maintain trade plans, promotional events, and system data in alignment with governance standards </li><li style="margin-left:0.75in">Support training efforts for Field Sales and Broker Agency partners on trade processes and tools </li><li style="margin-left:0.75in">Provide feedback and support on system enhancements and process improvements</li></ul> Promotional, Pricing & Customer Analytics<ul><li style="margin-left:0.75in">Analyze and report on customer pricing, promotional, and merchandising strategies </li><li style="margin-left:0.75in">Assist in evaluating promotion effectiveness through post‑promotion analysis </li><li style="margin-left:0.75in">Develop working knowledge of customer promotion policies, tendencies, and constraints </li><li style="margin-left:0.75in">Support competitive analysis and customer review preparation </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.75in">Apply customer segmentation and profitability concepts (e.g., PNOC) to support trade decision‑making</li></ul> Trade Spend, Budget & Financial Controls<ul><li style="margin-left:0.75in">Support customer‑level trade budget tracking and monitoring </li><li style="margin-left:0.75in">Prepare and review reports and scorecards to identify variances and potential risks </li><li style="margin-left:0.75in">Assist with the trade and slotting exception process, following established guidelines </li><li style="margin-left:0.75in">Coordinate with Finance and Customer Support on deductions tracking and resolution </li><li style="margin-left:0.75in">Support reconciliation of customer order pricing and approved offers in partnership with Demand Planning and Customer Support</li></ul> Annual & In‑Year Planning Support<ul><li style="margin-left:0.75in">Support annual, mid‑year, and in‑year trade planning activities with Field Sales and Broker Agency partners</li><li style="margin-left:0.75in">Assist in maintaining customer business plans aligned to strategic planning rates</li><li style="margin-left:0.75in">Incorporate insights from post‑promotion analysis into future trade recommendations</li><li style="margin-left:0.75in">Contribute to the development and maintenance of customer planning templates and tools</li></ul> EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelors Degree (B.A.) and a minimum of three to five years related experience LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to create/write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Possess the technical ability to efficiently present information and to respond to questions from groups of Managers, clients, customers and the general public. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESFluency in Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Word skills are requiredExcellent oral and written communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work in a team environmentStrong organizational skills Working knowledge of Syndicated Date (Circana/IRI or Nielsen)Available for travel 20-30% of the time REASONING ABILITYMust possess the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.Also need to maintain the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.   Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities:
The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today. Position Summary The Sr Business Financial Administrator (SBFA) is responsible for providing accurate and insightful data analysis on assigned clients. This position demonstrates knowledge and experience with client proprietary systems and the planning tools of assigned clients. The incumbent must create, edit and analyze data from client’s systems and helps to prepare presentations for account calls with the Business Development Manager (BDM). This role also independently takes ownership of projects and sees them to completion by effectively coordinating all of the necessary resources. Additionally, this position creates analyses and reports to assist the BDM with planning needs and promotional trade spends. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities<ul><li>Plan, create and change promotional trade deals in client systems and works directly with the BDM</li><li>Use historical data to accurately forecast promotional trade plans</li><li>Assist BDM with new item presentations and account calls</li><li>Accurately reconcile event in client’s proprietary system and analyze spends with BDM</li><li>Support and resolve administrative activities by maintaining communication flow and serving as liaison to Business Manager</li><li>Assist Business Financial Administrator as necessary on researching and clearing of deductions</li><li>Client and Customer Interaction; understanding and communication of policies and procedures</li></ul>Supervisory Responsibilities  Direct ReportsThis position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports. Indirect ReportsThis position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports. Travel and/or Driving Requirements Travel is an essential duty and function of this job. Driving is not an essential duty or function of this job.Travel up to 10 % Minimum QualificationsEducation Level: (Required): High School or GED or equivalent experience                                   Field of Study/Area of Experience:5+ years of experience in administration, customer service and/or sales accounting.Previous experience as a Financial Business Administrator Skills, Knowledge and Abilities<ul><li>Excellent written communication and verbal communication skills</li><li>Excellent customer service orientation</li><li>Strong prioritization skills</li><li>Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment</li><li>Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines</li><li>Analytical and research Skills</li><li>Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web-browsers</li></ul> Environmental & Physical Requirements Office / Sedentary RequirementsIncumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds. Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law. Any estimate, schedule, or guideline provided to associates in this job description or elsewhere in connection with their jobs is only intended to help describe job duties and for planning purposes.  Regardless of any such estimate, schedule, or guideline, associates must always record all time worked for our company (which includes but is not limited to on-site work time in an assigned store, office, or other work location; required waiting time; administrative time; and work-related travel time).

Important Information:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Advantage Solutions is a leading provider of outsourced sales and marketing solutions 
to consumer goods companies and retailers. Our data- and technology-driven services 
— which include headquarter sales, retail merchandising, in-store and online sampling, 
digital commerce, omnichannel marketing, retail media and others — help brands and 
retailers of all sizes get products into the hands of consumers, wherever they shop. 
As a trusted partner and problem solver, we help our clients sell more while spending 
less. Headquartered in Irvine, California, we have o!ces throughout North America 
and strategic investments in select markets throughout Africa, Asia, Australia and 
Europe through which we serve the global needs of multinational, regional and local 
manufacturers.

Advantage Solutions

Sr. Business Financial Administrator

Accounting

Administrative Skills

Analysis Skills

Brokerage

Budget Management

Business Administration

Business Development

Business Plan

Business Support

Business Writing

Category Management

Communication Skills

Competitive Analysis/Strategy

Computer Skills

Concrete

Consumer Electronics

Consumer Packaged Goods

Consumer Promotions

Customer Relations

Customer Service Evaluation

Customer Support/Service

Customer/Client Research

Data Analysis

Data Entry

Decision Support

Demand Forecasting/Planning

Detail Oriented

Develop and Maintain Customers

Disability Accommodations

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Establish Priorities

Event Management

Expense Analysis

Expense Tracking

Field Sales

Finance

Financial Administration

Financial Management

Financial Planning

Forecasting

Government Regulations

Industry/Trade Analysis

Interpersonal Skills

Legal

Market Segmentation

Marketing

Merchandising

Microsoft Access Database

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Multitasking

Organizational Skills

Outsourcing

Partner Sales

Performance Analysis

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Pricing

Problem Solving Skills

Process Improvement

Profit & Loss

Promotional Programs

Promotional Strategy

Reconciliation

Reporting Skills

Research Skills

Risk Analysis

Sales

Sales Analysis

Sales Management

Scorecarding

Strategic Analysis

Strategic Planning

Systems Analysis

Team Player

Telephone Skills

Time Management

Trading/Stockbroking

Web Browsers

Willing to Travel

Writing Skills

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