Trade Marketing Project Coordinator - Bernard Nickels & Associates : Job Details

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.