Trade Promotions Coordinator

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Perdue Farms is a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve.

From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work life‑balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

We are recruiting for a Trade Promotions Coordinator. This role reviews trade programs to determine proper systems(s) and enters them into Blacksmith Forge and/or SAP CRM. Works with outside sales reps to determine broker programs from contracts. Reconciles customer program volumes, earnings, and payments using Essbase and/or Customer Tonnage report. Monthly, quarterly, and on‑demand payments must be mailed within set guidelines.

Ensures all payments/charge‑backs have proper approval prior to processing. Monitors promotion and claims approvals in the Forge/CRM system. Provides management support through customer statements, Essbase data marts, and Excel spreadsheets. This is an onsite position at our Salisbury, MD Corporate Offices. This position has a target wage of $18.00 - $27.00 per hour, based on shift, experience and qualifications with an annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

Overtime may be available. In addition to hourly wages, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

• Enters trade promotion/brokerage programs. Programs are to be reviewed for compliance with audit requirements, entered and approved prior to the effective date. Performs program recalculations where needed.
• Reconciles monthly and quarterly sales activity with payment creation within the trade promotional/brokerage system. Trade promotional checks are processed and mailed within 30 days of quarter end. Brokerage checks are processed and mailed within 15 days of month end.
• Receives, analyzes and creates weekly claims payments. Obtains appropriate approval. Ensures that claims are processed against the proper program, customer and product group for accurate financial reporting.
• Reviews, analyzes, codes and processes customer charge‑backs (deductions) against the proper program, customer and product line. Ensures proper approval. Provides updates to management on outstanding, unresolved charge‑backs.
• Supports Trade Promotions Supervisor and Claims Manager through special project analysis.

• REQUIRED:
  High school education is required. 2 – 5 years clerical/administrative experience.
• PREFERRED:
  Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting preferred. Knowledge and understanding of the Company’s Order‑through‑Cash and Supply Chain process desired. IT interfacing skills.

• Position is mostly sedentary but may require occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
• May need to move light equipment or supplies from one place to another.
• May need to access files, supplies and equipment.
• Work activity is in an office, open‑partitioned, cubicle environment.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Marketing and Sales

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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