Trade Marketing Analyst

Groupe Régal, it's over 60 years of sweet fun in Canada. Through our subsidiaries Regal Confections (Regal Fine Food, Chocolat Jean-Talon), Mondoux (Giacomo) and Kisko, we are proud to distribute and develop some of the country’s most beloved confectionery brands including Sweet Sixteen, Tootsie Roll, Dubble Bubble, Mr.Freeze, PEZ, Rockets, McCormicks, Popsicle, and many others. We also collaborate with globally recognized licenses such as Disney, Lucasfilm, the NHL, etc.

Behind our products, there is a team of more than 400 passionate employees, who contribute every day to a collaborative, respectful and dynamic work environment.

Why join our team?

• Hybrid remote work option, in accordance with company policy
• Group insurance including dental coverage
• Employee discounts on Group products
• Casual work environment
• BBQs, Christmas party, and many other social activities
• Free parking

Key responsibilities of the position:

1. Trade Marketing & Data Analytics

• Walmart Data Mining: Leverage Walmart Retail Link daily to track sell-out performance, store-level inventory, rate of sale, and On-Time In-Full (OTIF) metrics.
• Modular Relay & Assortment Optimization: Conduct category review analyses to support Walmart’s modular updates, recommending the optimal product mix by store cluster.
• Promotional ROI Analysis: Measure the impact and profitability of trade investments, feature placements (Endcaps, Action Alleys), and Rollbacks.
• Demand Planning & Forecasting: Partner with Supply Chain and Walmart Replenishment Managers to align on POS forecasts and prevent out-of-stock scenarios.

2. Account Management & Commercial Execution

• Client Relationship Management: Serve as a key point of contact for Walmart Associate Category Managers (ACMs) and Replenishment leads.
• Business Reviews: Build data-driven presentations for Joint Business Planning (JBP), Monthly Performance Updates, and Top-to-Top meetings.
• Omnichannel Execution: Ensure seamless alignment between Walmart physical stores and Walmart.com (item setup, digital shelf optimization, and Retail Media support).
• Trade Budget & Deductions Management: Oversee co-op budgets, promotional allowances, and audit trade spend/deductions to maintain margin targets.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or Supply Chain.
• 3–5 years in Category Management, Sales Analytics, or Account Management, with direct experience supporting a Walmart account.
• Proficiency in Walmart Retail Link a plus.
• High proficiency in Excel (Power Query, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Deep understanding of Walmart processes (Modulars, OTIF, Supply Chain, Retail Media).
• Strong communication, negotiation ability, and a track record of data-driven storytelling.