Job Description
Job Title: Temporary Associate Manager, Trade Marketing – Finance & Logistics Focus
Duration: 6 months (potential extension)
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Hybrid – 2 days/week onsite at 1 W 37th Street, NYC
Work Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM EST, 40 hours/week
Pay Rate: $23-$25/hr
Background Check: Required (education & employment)
Role Overview:
This temporary role supports trade marketing initiatives with a focus on finance and logistics. The Associate Manager will manage a complex CAPEX/OPEX budget for the U.S. and Canada, oversee vendor operations during an RFP process, and assist with a digital transformation initiative (moving from Excel to a centralized project management tool). This position ensures continuity during a staffing transition.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily management of trade marketing budgets (CAPEX & OPEX) across U.S. & Canada.
- Coordinate vendor operations during RFP and transition phases.
- Support collaboration between Finance, Procurement, IT, and Marketing teams.
- Help document requirements for a new digital project management platform.
- Track logistics and vendor deliverables to ensure alignment with budgets and timelines.
Required Skills:
- Experience managing complex budgets (CAPEX/OPEX).
- Vendor management experience.
- Cross-functional project coordination (Finance, IT, Marketing).
- Advanced Excel & budget tracking skills.
- Experience supporting digital platform/tool implementations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in finance, trade marketing, or operations.
- Strong Excel proficiency with complex spreadsheets.
- Ability to manage competing priorities across teams.