Trade Promotion Management (TPM) Senior Consultant_

Do you want the opportunity to leverage your skills to make a direct impact on the world’s leading life sciences, consumer products, and retail companies? Join Clarkston Consulting as a Trade Promotion Management (TPM) Senior Consultant to help deliver creative business solutions to our market-leading clients as a part of our team of experienced professionals.We are looking for motivated, self-driven leaders who are energized by team results and interested in joining a firm that values its culture and people as its biggest strengths. Together, we can help find the answers to our clients most challenging business problems.What You’ll DoAs a TPM Senior Consultant at Clarkston, you will:+ Partner with top consumer goods companies to design and execute improvements across the entire Trade Promotion Management lifecycle, including Annual Planning, Budgeting, Customer Planning, Retail Execution, Settlements, Measuring & Reporting, and Category Optimization+ Share best practices, industry knowledge, and personal expertise to educate both clients and fellow consultants in formal and ad hoc settings+ Convert business processes into functional requirements, recommend current technology solutions, and assess software vendors based on organizational needs+ Leverage your experience with one or more trade systems (e.g., Exceedra, Demantra, AFS, CAS etc.) to facilitate all aspects of a TPM implementation+ Earn trusted client status and build relationships that extend beyond the project’s lifecycle+ Train and support end-users, sharing best practices and ensuring smooth transitions to new processes and systemsHow You’ll GrowBeyond your day-to-day responsibilities, throughout your career at Clarkston you will:+ Receive the support and mentorship of your Clarkston colleagues and leaders+ Expand your existing skillset with internal and external professional development opportunitiesRequirementsWhat We’re Looking For:+ 5+ years of experience working in the Trade Promotion Management space+ Strong understanding and experience with trade processes including deductions, settlements, trade check requests, trade accruals, and trade finance (interfaces, reporting, etc.)+ Flexibility and adaptability – our consultants work across various aspects of the trade process, including process and technology initiatives+ Direct experience with TPM systems such as Exceedra, Demantra, AFS, CAS, etc.+ 4 year degree from an accredited college or universityTravel RequirementTravel is an integral part of this role and is estimated to average 30-50%. This may vary based upon client and project needs. When not traveling, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required.More About ClarkstonFounded in 1991, Clarkston Consulting delivers technology and management solutions to market leaders in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries. At Clarkston, we cultivate success - for our clients, for our people, and for our firm. We utilize a team approach leveraging our collective expertise and industry knowledge to solve our clients’ business challenges.BenefitsOur benefits include:+ Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more)+ 401k with company contributions+ Paid vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave+ Paid Parental Leave and Family Building Benefits (Adoption, Surrogacy, and Infertility Support)+ Life and Disability Insurance+ Training and Professional Development investments, Tuition Assistance, and moreVisit Careers at Clarkston (om/careers-at-clarkston) to learn more about our culture, benefits, and opportunities.Clarkston Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring our firm is rich in diverse skills, competencies, strengths, personalities, and culture. We foster an inclusive environment that embraces the unique contributions of our people to further our purpose. Please visit Diversity @ Clarkston (om/diversity/) to learn more about our diversity initiatives.