Trade Marketing; TPM​/TPO - Senior Consultant

Trade Marketing (TPM/TPO) - Senior Consultant

Location:

Multiple locations. Consultants work from home when not on client site. Relocation is not required.

Clarkston Consulting is seeking motivated, self‑driven leaders who are energized by team results and are interested in joining a firm that values its culture and people as its biggest strengths. In this role you will deliver creative business solutions to market‑leading clients in the consumer products and retail industries.

Together, we can find the answers to our clients' most challenging business problems through a combination of our industry expertise, business process knowledge, and consulting excellence.

• Help leading consumer goods clients to define their trade promotion objectives, challenges, and operational processes.
• Design and implement trade promotion optimization strategies that align with business goals.
• Leverage experience with one or more trade systems (e.g., Salesforce, Telus, Kantar XTEL) to facilitate all aspects of a TPM implementation.
• Translate business processes into functional requirements, including recommendations on leveraging current technologies and assessing software vendors.
• Share best practices, industry knowledge, and personal expertise to educate both clients and fellow consultants in formal and ad‑hoc settings.
• Assist in the creation and management of project plans and timelines, define deliverables, identify and track issues, and help manage project scope and requirements.
• Earn trusted client status and build relationships that extend beyond the project's lifecycle.
• Conduct knowledge transfer and training of end‑users, including sharing best practices.

• Receive the support and mentorship of Clarkston colleagues and leaders.
• Expand your existing skillset with internal and external professional development opportunities.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in TPM, with relevant work experience in trade promotion optimization and/or revenue growth management.
• In‑depth understanding of trade processes, including deductions, settlements, trade check requests, trade accruals, and trade finance interfaces and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience as a TPM consultant working in an established professional services organization.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work on all aspects of the trade process and related process and technology initiatives.
• Direct experience with TPM systems such as Salesforce, Telus, Kantar XTEL, and others.
• 4‑year degree from an accredited college or university.

Travel is an integral part of this role and is estimated to average 30‑50%. This may vary based on client and project needs. When not traveling, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required.

Founded in 1991, Clarkston Consulting delivers technology and management solutions to market leaders in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries. We cultivate success—for our clients, for our people, and for our firm—using a team approach that leverages our collective expertise and industry knowledge.

Clarkston values thoughtful and responsible AI use for resume writing, interview preparation, and research. Real‑time use of AI to generate or script answers during interviews— including video or live conversations— is strictly prohibited and will lead to disqualification. We seek candidates who show authenticity, good judgment, and genuine engagement throughout the process.

• Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more)
• 401(k) 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 more

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 to learn more about our diversity initiatives.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Consulting