We are currently looking to add a Sales and Trade planning Manager to our Sales support team. This role will report directly to the Sales Senior Leadership team in providing guidance to Trade Spend within the Department. The Trade Promotion Manager will provide direction and lead the activation and ongoing effectiveness of trade promotion management (TPM). The role will coordinate with cross-functional members in sales & marketing, finance and accounting to create a TPM strategy and will drive alignment and collaboration across internal business functions to initiate TPM policies and best practices.

Cacique eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and short term disability. As well as vacation, sick, holiday pay, birthday day off, 401k with company match, and more!

Established in 1973, Cacique® has affirmed itself as America's leader in Hispanic perishables. Our product offerings span from fresh cheeses, table creams, and processed cheese to cured meats and drinkable yogurts. Our company has a leadership position amongst the Hispanic population nationwide and enjoys a steady path of growth. We are a very dedicated and competitive family-owned company which offers an excellent environment in which to thrive and grow.

Cacique looks to hire future teammates who embody Cacique's Four Pillars: Family, Quality, Integrity and Authenticity. These four Pillars are the values that have been the foundation of Cacique's success since its inception in 1973. Our work culture embraces people who are innovative, resourceful, determined, catalysts of change and champions of our values.

• Oversees trade marketing (TM) budget to ensure effective budget management and that all resources are effectively used to drive optimal results.
• Contribute to the allocation of TM funds to appropriately support company goals in a way that optimizes ROI.
• Supports Sales Team during their negotiations with customers defining parameters and KPI’s to maximize profit.
• Manages and improves the TPM process for efficiency, accuracy and profitability.
• Ensures the team optimizes the Trade Promotion software and provides input to TPM support systems.
• Responsible for analyzing and reporting on promotion activities performed, level of spending by sku by customer by channel, evaluating key programs results against established KPIs, leveraging cross-functional teams as needed for ROI details.

• Strong business acumen: Has a sound understanding of financial business processes and P&L analysis.
• Analytics: Is able to leverage data and processes to identify areas to maximize profit and and improve process
• Communication skills: Able to easily communicate plan, reports, ideas and concepts to cross functional teams and management
• Presentation ability: Able to prepare and successfully present detailed Trade Promotions programs to internal & external team and customers
• Planning: Able to interpret data trends and forecast trade promotion budget to prepare and manage detailed annual business plans.
• Problem solving: Solves problems by gathering the appropriate facts and applying analytical tools. Uses teamwork to maximize the results.

• 5 years of Trade Marketing or Category/Channel Management
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required, MBA preferred
• Experience in trade promotion management in the food industry.
• In-depth knowledge of ERP and Trade Management systems.