Trade Spend Senior Manager

sabertSayreville, NJ6 days ago

Occupations

Financial Managers Treasurers and Controllers Financial Specialists, All Other

Industries

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services Other Grocery and Related Products Merchant Wholesalers

Description: The Trade Spend Sr. Manager leads the governance, optimization, and performance management of trade spend programs, including rebates, chargebacks, broker commissions, and customer deductions related to performance. This role owns trade spend strategy execution, ensures financial accuracy and compliance, and partners with Sales, Finance, and Revenue Management to improve profitability and transparency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Own trade spend governance across rebates, chargebacks, broker commissions, and performance related deductions
Lead analysis and control of trade spend performance, accruals, and financial exposure
Partner with Sales, Pricing, and Finance to structure and evaluate customer agreements
Ensure timely and accurate processing and resolution of chargebacks and claims
Identify root causes of trade spend leakage and implement corrective actions
Develop and monitor KPIs related to trade spend effectiveness and compliance
Lead system enhancements, process improvements, and reporting standardization
Manage and develop team of a Customer Compliance and Deductions Manager, and two Chargeback Specialists
Provide executive-level reporting and recommendations on trade spend performance
Support audit readiness and adherence to internal controls and policies
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Deep knowledge of trade spend, rebates, chargebacks, broker commissions, and performance related deductions
Strong financial, analytical, and commercial acumen
Experience managing complex, high-dollar financial processes
Strong leadership skills with ability to coach and develop teams
Ability to influence cross-functionally without direct authority
Proficiency with ERP, pricing, and trade management systems
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong attention to detail combined with strategic thinking

OtherWork in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field; advanced degree preferred

Experience: Typically 8–12 years of experience in trade spend, revenue management, pricing, or sales operations. Demonstrated experience leading teams, managing trade spend complexity, and driving process improvements

Requirements: What makes Sabert a great place to work: Pay, benefits and more. Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more. To learn more about our benefits click here. Learn More About Sabert: We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company was founded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world. Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining. Want more insight on what it's like to work for Sabert? Click here to hear directly from our employees and learn more about our Company's mission. We're committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process, to learn more about accommodations please call (732) 721-5544 or email HR2@sabert.com for assistance. Please do not send resumes to the above email address, applications submitted via email will not be considered unless specifically invited to do so. Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation. Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment-based immigration case to fill this open position Employee Type: Exempt FT

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Level

ManagerL7

Location

Sayreville, NJ

Occupation

Financial Managers

Industry

Financial Transactions Processing, Reserve, and Clearinghouse Activities

Posted

6 days ago

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