Role Description

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Sales Planner to support our Sales and Commercial teams in managing trade spend, driving forecast accuracy, and analyzing performance across our food and beverage portfolio. This role is instrumental in helping us grow profitably by ensuring our promotional plans are optimized and aligned with both internal goals and customer expectations.

You will work cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to support planning cycles, analyze trade performance, and drive process improvements that enhance forecast accuracy and trade return on investment.

Location: Fully Remote, but if local to Chicago, IL will observe a hybrid schedule in office 3 days a week.

Salary range: $65,000 - $72,000 based on experience, qualifications, and skills.

At C.A. we’re not looking for perfection, just people that want to commit to us and grow their careers long-term. We are on a mission to build better brands that inspire healthier lifestyles for consumers and their families. If you’re looking for a sign to apply, here it is!

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in sales planning, trade marketing, or demand forecasting within the food & beverage or CPG industry.
• Experience working with TPM systems (e.g., SAP, AFS, TradePro) and syndicated data sources (IRI, Nielsen, SPINS).
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Requirements

• Develop and maintain sales forecasts by customer, channel, and product line, working closely with Sales and Sales Development.
• Support the planning, tracking, and evaluation of trade promotions, ensuring alignment with sales targets and brand strategies.
• Maintain accuracy in the trade promotion management (TPM) system, including promotion entry, accrual tracking, and deduction reconciliation.
• Analyze promotional effectiveness and provide actionable insights to improve ROI on trade spend.
• Collaborate on the development of annual customer plans, including volume targets, promotional calendars, and investment budgets.
• Partner with clients to ensure accuracy of trade accruals and support monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Work closely with the clients to ensure demand plans align with operational capabilities and inventory goals.
• Support reporting and performance tracking dashboards for internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• PTO and Sick days
• 11 paid company holidays per year
• 1 Floating holiday
• 2 paid volunteer days per year
• Bonus eligible
• 3 months fully paid parental leave (regardless of gender)
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid company life insurance
• 401k with company match
• Summer hours (half day Fridays from Memorial Day thru Labor Day)
• Work from home flexibility

Company Description

C.A. is committed to making our company more inclusive. Diversity fuels our innovation and better connects us to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. Based on research, we know that women and other marginalized groups tend to apply to roles only when their experience perfectly matches the job description. That said, we encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of qualifications, especially if this role aligns with your career trajectory.