Trade Strategy Analyst
Conagra Brands
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
- Salary
- $64k – $95k/yr
- H-1B history
- 7 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Sep 8, 2026
Skills
About this role
Reporting to our Trade Strategy Manager, you will support the implementation and ongoing enhancement of our Customer Trade Funding Architecture (Trade Architecture), which aligns investment levels with retailer support of brand priorities, historical return on investment performance, and Conagra growth goals. You will develop analytical insights, support trade funding processes, and provide visibility and transparency into Trade Architecture performance while partnering with teams across Revenue Management, Business Development, Sales, Brand, and Finance. A Taste of Your Responsibilities Support the development, analysis, and preparation of Trade Architecture reporting and insights. Develop complex analyses and recommendations related to Trade Architecture performance and profitability enhancement opportunities. Provide visibility, transparency, and analytical rigor for Trade Architecture components and decision-making. Partner with Revenue Management, Business Development, Sales, Brand, and Finance teams to support trade investment strategies and ongoing governance. Support the annual customer performance assessment and trade rate-setting process, including updates to Trade Architecture models and customer-specific trade funding rates. Execute mass-loading of customer trade rates by item and support in-year rate adjustments related to compliance variances. Lead ongoing maintenance of trade rates and assist with resolving funding balance discrepancies. Support the development, enhancement, and refresh of trade-related reporting tools and dashboards. Monitor monthly and annual reporting requirements to ensure accuracy and consistency across trade funding processes. Identify opportunities to improve reporting, oversight, and business performance through data-driven recommendations. Ingredients Required for Your Success Bachelor's degree required. 1+ years of related business experience. Experience using Excel for advanced data analysis, reporting, and dashboard development. Experience with Power BI reporting and visualization tools. Knowledge of syndicated data sources such as Circana or Nielsen. Experience developing complex analyses and translating findings into business recommendations. Demonstrated problem-solving skills, including structuring analytical approaches, collecting and validating data, identifying issues, and presenting recommendations. Number of Days in Office: 4 #LI-Hybrid #LI-Associate #LI-HL1 Compensation Pay Range:$64,000-$95,000 The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees. Our Benefits We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role: Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities Our Company At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively