Trade Manager

Vital Farms

Trade Manager supporting sales crew in trade promotion management for ethical food brand. Collaborating on optimization and sales strategic objectives within a remote work environment.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeRemote • Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Virginia, West Virginia, Wyoming • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reporting to the Sr. Trade Manager, the Trade Manager will be responsible for supporting our Sales crew in all aspects of trade promotion management and optimization.
This role will be a key contributor to the sales and finance organization and will be tasked with leading trade reviews for assigned customers.
Ensure accurate and complete accruals, guiding Sales on accurate promotional forecasting, and post-event analysis to guide sales in optimizing their trade dollars.
Guide the sales crew through all stages of the Trade Management process.
Coordinate and maintain Blacksmith TPM and TPO systems for assigned customers.
Lead monthly trade reviews with Account Managers for assigned customers.
Work with Accounting on deduction resolution and research to close deductions within 90 days of receipt.
Create and maintain reporting for the Sales team: Assist in developing and reporting trade management KPI metrics.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ Years in a CPG, Trade Promotion Management related role.
BS/BA in Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
Experience in Central and Natural channels preferred.
MS Office skills with Advanced Excel skills.
Well-organized and responsible with an aptitude in problem-solving.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Passion for ethical and nutritious food and purpose-driven brands.
High tolerance for monthly deadlines.
A team player with high level of dedication.
Proven experience in sales; experience as a sales analyst in other like roles will be considered a plus.
Experience in Blacksmith, D365, PowerBI, Spins, IRI, Nielsen, customer portals a plus.
Ability to travel 10-20% is required for meetings, company trainings, and events.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A fast-paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few).
Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
Free eggs, along with friends and family discounts.
Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.

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Hard Skills & Tools

trade promotion managementpromotional forecastingpost-event analysisKPI metricssales analysisdeduction resolutionreporting

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationorganizationdedicationteam player