ABOUT US:

Kinder’s is a fast-growing company working hard to bring amazing flavor solutions that are as exciting and delicious as they are simple to use to our consumers whether they are experienced cooks or first-timers in the kitchen.  We are obsessed with quality and are 100% committed to being the most innovative company in any market we serve.  Our mission is to bring awesome flavor to consumers whenever and wherever they are (seasonings, sauces, gravy, marinades, or anything else we can come up with).  We have experienced tremendous growth over the last 5 years, but we think we are just getting started.  We love our consumers and are fired up to be part of their flavor journey.  And we need more great folks to help us continue to raise the bar for what they think is even possible in their own kitchens.

Today, we have over 100 products sold nationwide at retailers including Costco, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Whole Foods, Sprouts, Kroger, Safeway and many more.  While we have been around for over 75 years, we have experienced explosive growth in the last 5 years and are now a top 5 brand in the U.S. in multiple flavor categories including seasoning blends, BBQ sauce, and wing sauce.  To keep our momentum rolling, we need more passionate flavor advocates and builders to come and join our team and help us reach every kitchen across the U.S. and maybe even the world. 

How you will have an impact at Kinder’s:   In the role of Trade Promotions Coordinator, you will play a key role in managing the Trade Promotion expense in the TPM system (Exceedra), ensuring Exceedra has a solid core foundation including pricing, COGS and hierarchies. You will be the primary point of contact for Exceedra configurations and administrative functions. You will own optimizing Trade promotion planning with Sales, lead Trade promotion training sessions and monitor and ensure accurate and timely promotion entry through reporting and analysis. 

RESPONSIBILITY:

• Maintain ownership of the Trade Promotion Management (TPM) system (Exceedra), ensuring accurate data foundations, including pricing, COGS, customer/product hierarchies, and trade fund allocations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the configuration and administration of the TPM system, ensuring it remains aligned with trade policies, product data, and promotional frameworks.
• Act as a cross-functional liaison between Sales Managers, Brokers, and the Trade Finance team, ensuring trade promotion data is entered, submitted, and approved accurately and efficiently within system deadlines.
• Develop and lead training sessions for Sales Managers, Brokers, and new hires on TPM system usage, promotion entry, and system navigation, ensuring system processes are followed correctly and consistently.
• Collaborate with Sales Managers/Brokers to troubleshoot issues & streamline promotion processes in the TPM system, ensuring smooth data flow and adherence to trade spend guidelines.
• Build and maintain detailed reporting on trade promotion activities, providing Sales Managers and Trade Finance with accurate data for financial reconciliation and trade accrual management.
• Work closely with the Trade Finance team to ensure financial data accuracy related to promotions, including pricing structures, COGS, and customer/product hierarchy maintenance.
• Extract, organize, and prepare reports from the TPM system to facilitate trade promotion analysis and reporting for internal stakeholders.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• 2-4 years of experience in trade promotion management, sales operations support, or related fields with experience working within a TPM system (preferably Exceedra).
• Proven experience coordinating cross-functional activities and serving as a liaison between sales teams, brokers, and finance departments.
• Experience in managing the data integrity of trade promotions, ensuring accurate and timely entry of pricing, COGS, customer/product hierarchies, and fund allocations.
• Experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry, particularly with trade promotion management in fast-moving retail environments.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced level) and experience using reporting tools such as Power BI to support data extraction and report preparation.
• Comfortable with the administrative configuration of TPM systems, including managing system settings, updates, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to effectively train and support sales and broker teams on TPM system processes and best practices for promotion entry and reporting.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and ensure data accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented problem solver who can troubleshoot TPM system issues and ensure alignment between trade promotion data and financial reporting needs.
• BS/BA degree in Business, Finance, or a related field.

Posted On: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Compensation: $110,000-$130,000+bonus+equity