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**Overview** We are looking for a data-driven **Trade Analyst** to support our sales team in optimizing **Costco promotional performance**, with a focus on analyzing **IRI syndicated data** and managing **demonstration strategy through Canadian Demo Services (CDS)**. This role turns raw data into actionable insights and helps drive volume, visibility, and ROI across the Costco business. Other accounts at a later date can include Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Metro, Loblaws, HEB etc. **Key Responsibilities** * Analyze and interpret **Costco IRI sales and shopper data** to identify where demo support is needed or not needed to maintain sales threshold averages. * Manage the up to date accrual spend for all Costco regions globally. * Support the sales team with **weekly and monthly performance reports** for Costco and other key retail accounts. * **Book and manage CDS demos** at the store level based on sales performance, distribution gaps, and promotional strategy. * Track and evaluate **trade promotions**, including ROI, lift analysis, and alignment with national and regional objectives. * Reconcile **trade spend, deductions, and accruals** in coordination with Finance. * Maintain dashboards and tools to visualize performance, identify growth drivers, and flag underperforming regions or SKUs. * Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Marketing on annual and seasonal trade planning. * Monitor competitive activity and category trends using syndicated data tools. **Experience** * 35 years of experience in CPG, Retail, or Trade Marketing Analytics. * Strong experience with **Costco IRI**, syndicated data platforms, and customer performance analysis. * Proficient in **Excel**, and ideally **Power BI, Tableau**, or similar. * Experience booking or managing **CDS demos** and understanding Costco field operations is a strong asset. * Familiarity with trade spend tracking tools preferred. * Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative. **Key Competencies** * Able to turn complex data into clear, actionable insights. * Commercially minded with a focus on **store-level performance** and **ROI optimization**. * Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year Benefits: * Casual dress * Dental care * Extended health care * Flexible schedule * Paid time off * Wellness program Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON L5G 4S1