Trade Marketing Analyst
Job Description
Sapphire Recruitment is seeking an onsite Trade Marketing Analyst for a contract opportunity in Oriskany, NY. In this role, you will support a national sales team by analyzing sales, customer, product, promotional, and market data, then converting findings into clear insights, reporting, and decision support.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze sales, customer, product, category, promotional, profitability, and market data to support business decisions
- Identify trends, risks, performance drivers, and opportunities for improvement across relevant business areas
- Develop and maintain Excel reports, dashboards, presentations, and analytical tools
- Support customer presentations, account reviews, internal meetings, and annual planning activities
- Evaluate promotional programs, including sales impact, ROI, and overall effectiveness
- Track trade spending, promotional budgets, discounts, and related investments
- Maintain accurate pricing, promotional, customer, and trade-marketing data
- Monitor consumer behavior, competitive activity, and category trends
- Support product launches, sales incentives, trade shows, and customer initiatives
- Coordinate projects across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Digital, and other departments
- Improve reporting processes to increase efficiency, visibility, and data accuracy
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Economics, Finance, Analytics, or a related field (preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in trade marketing, sales analytics, sales operations, business analysis, financial analysis, category management, marketing analytics, or a related area (preferred)
- Experience in consumer products, retail, manufacturing, distribution, or consumer packaged goods is helpful
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong PowerPoint skills
- Ability to interpret complex data and translate findings into practical business recommendations
- Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholder requests
- Proactive and collaborative work style
- Ability to work onsite five days per week
- Willingness to travel approximately 6–8 times per year for short trade-show trips
Schedule and Work Model
- Work location: In person (onsite in Oriskany, NY)
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Travel: Approximately 6–8 times per year for short trade-show trips
Compensation and Employment Type
- Pay: USD 27–28 per hour
- Employment type: Contract with potential for permanent hire
Tools and Technologies
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint