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Remote trade manager jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed teams in sectors including international trade, logistics, e-commerce, and manufacturing. Employers hiring remote trade managers right now include IntegriChain, ING, and ŌURA. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Finding the right place to grow your career isn't (over) easy, so we're here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you'll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the "way things have always been done." Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you're into our values, our brand, or our egg-cellent puns, we hope you'll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!
At Vital Farms, we're proud of the diverse communities we serve and the stakeholders who help bring our purpose to life. We're committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where every crew member feels valued. We see this as one of our greatest strengths - and your role is key to helping us build on it.
Your Role:
Reporting to the Sr. Director, Commercial & Trade Finance, the Sr Manager, Trade Finance will lead our trade promotion management and optimization efforts while managing a team of two direct reports. This role will be a key leader within the Sales and Finance organization, responsible for driving strategic trade reviews, ensuring accurate and complete accruals, guiding Sales on effective promotional forecasting, and conducting post-event analyses to maximize trade dollar ROI. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a service mindset combined with strong leadership capabilities.
What You'll Do:
- Guide the sales crew through all stages of the Trade Management process.
- Coordinate & Maintain Blacksmith TPM and TPO Systems for assigned customers:
- Guide Sales on Blacksmith TPO scenario planning and what promotions make the most sense to run from a volume, margin, and ROI perspective
- Guide Sales on Blacksmith TPM process including forecast accuracy, guidance on promo scenarios to run, post event analysis, and general feedback on how to structure promotions for clean reporting and clearing of deductions.
- Monthly trade reviews with Account Managers covering assigned customers
- Understand and enforce best-in-class trade management recommendations including naming conventions, delivery vs. performance dates, performance type definitions, and more.
- Work with accounting on deduction resolution and research to close within 90 days of receipt
- Release/close fully actualized promotions in TPM for assigned customers
- Critical partner in annual revenue and trade bottoms-up planning process, including understanding revenue and budget gaps to AOP
- Create and maintain reporting for sales team:
- Assist in the development and reporting of trade management KPI metrics such as retail price point execution, budget over/under spends, contract attachments, forecast accuracy, promotion creation PLT, and more.
- Assist in the reporting and communication of incremental volume plans to our Demand Planning team and speak to the details of these plans during Demand Reviews.
- Coordinate, track, and ensure our Sales Crew are submitting committed promotions for approval, and approving promotions of assigned customers.
- Manage Trade Team in gathering and reporting post-event analysis details in Power BI and present findings during Sales reviews.
- Leadership & Team Management:
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of two direct reports, fostering professional growth, accountability, and high performance.
- Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex trade management issues.
- Partner with Trade Management team and Sales to ensure the system is maintained:
- Assist in system maintenance tasks such as new customer setups, OI validation in our ERP system, and uploading consumption actuals
- Ensure our direct/indirect tables are accurate and maintained
- Work with Sales to ensure volume plans are complete and updated given new item introductions or discontinuations.
- Work to establish and communicate recommendations for standard operating procedures (SOPs) as we continue to grow
- Provide suggestions on future TPM enhancements and test the functionality of enhancements made in TPM over time.
What You Bring to the Table:
- 6+ years in a CPG trade promotion management or related role, with at least 2 years in a people leadership position.
- BS/BA in Business Administration, Finance, or related field required
- Experience in Blacksmith, PowerBI, Spins, IRI, Circana, Nielsen, customer portals a plus
- 10-20% travel is required for team meetings, company training, onboarding trips and events.
- MS Office skills with Advanced excel skills
- Well-organized and responsible with an aptitude in problem-solving
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Passion for ethical and nutritious food and purpose-driven brands
- High tolerance for monthly deadlines
- A team player with high level of dedication
- Proven experience in sales; experience as a sales analyst in other like roles will be considered a plus
- You can work comfortably under minimal direct supervision; note that your manager will be based remotely.
- You're no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
- You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
- You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
- You can walk in someone else's boots – You seek to understand other's viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
- You don't walk on eggshells – You're not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations.
- We recognize that talent comes in many forms. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may have strengths we haven't yet considered!
What We Bring to the Table:
- A fast-paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
- Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few).
- Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
- Free eggs, along with friends and family discounts.
- Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
- Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.
At Vital Farms, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to, skill level, experience, education, training, market demands, and business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current starting annual base salary for this position is $130,000 - $150,000. Please keep in mind that hiring at the maximum end of the range would not be typical in order to allow for potential continued future salary growth.
#VFPJ
Who We Are:
Vital Farms, a Certified B Corporation, offers a range of ethically produced foods nationwide. Started on a single farm in Austin, Texas, in 2007, Vital Farms became a national consumer brand that works with 600 family farms and is the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs by retail dollar sales. Vital Farms' products, including shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, and liquid whole eggs, are sold in over 24,000 stores nationwide.
Vital Farms' ethics are exemplified by its focus on the humane treatment of farm animals and sustainable farming practices. In addition, as a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, Vital Farms prioritizes the long-term benefits of each of its stakeholders, including farmers and suppliers, customers and consumers, communities and the environment, crew members, and stockholders. In short, we exist to improve the lives of people, animals, and our planet through food.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
To fulfill Vital Farms mission of bringing ethically produced food to the table, we're committed to building teams that reflect diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We believe that when all crew members feel valued and respected, they bring their best ideas forward - fueling innovation, belonging, and shared success. We strive to create a welcoming environment rooted in equal opportunity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender and gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Ready to Join Us?
Together, we're cultivating an environment where every Crew member can thrive, grow, and know they're part of something bigger - improving lives through ethical food.
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you! Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply - you might be exactly what we need!
In order to fulfill Vital Farms mission to "bring ethically produced food to the table," we seek to build teams that leverage diverse perspectives to create a welcoming and innovative environment that is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.
To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender and gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
California Applicants:
Please see our California Employment Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we collect, use, retain, and disclose personal information as part of our recruitment and hiring process.
Please Note: This position is designated as remote within the United States; however, we are currently unable to employ individuals residing in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming
Finding the right place to grow your career isn't (over) easy, so we're here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you'll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the "way things have always been done." Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you're into our values, our brand, or our egg-cellent puns, we hope you'll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!
At Vital Farms, we're proud of the diverse communities we serve and the stakeholders who help bring our purpose to life. We're committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where every crew member feels valued. We see this as one of our greatest strengths - and your role is key to helping us build on it.
Your Role:
Reporting to the Sr. Director, Commercial & Trade Finance, the Sr Manager, Trade Finance will lead our trade promotion management and optimization efforts while managing a team of two direct reports. This role will be a key leader within the Sales and Finance organization, responsible for driving strategic trade reviews, ensuring accurate and complete accruals, guiding Sales on effective promotional forecasting, and conducting post-event analyses to maximize trade dollar ROI. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a service mindset combined with strong leadership capabilities.
What You'll Do:
- Guide the sales crew through all stages of the Trade Management process.
- Coordinate & Maintain Blacksmith TPM and TPO Systems for assigned customers:
- Guide Sales on Blacksmith TPO scenario planning and what promotions make the most sense to run from a volume, margin, and ROI perspective
- Guide Sales on Blacksmith TPM process including forecast accuracy, guidance on promo scenarios to run, post event analysis, and general feedback on how to structure promotions for clean reporting and clearing of deductions.
- Monthly trade reviews with Account Managers covering assigned customers
- Understand and enforce best-in-class trade management recommendations including naming conventions, delivery vs. performance dates, performance type definitions, and more.
- Work with accounting on deduction resolution and research to close within 90 days of receipt
- Release/close fully actualized promotions in TPM for assigned customers
- Critical partner in annual revenue and trade bottoms-up planning process, including understanding revenue and budget gaps to AOP
- Create and maintain reporting for sales team:
- Assist in the development and reporting of trade management KPI metrics such as retail price point execution, budget over/under spends, contract attachments, forecast accuracy, promotion creation PLT, and more.
- Assist in the reporting and communication of incremental volume plans to our Demand Planning team and speak to the details of these plans during Demand Reviews.
- Coordinate, track, and ensure our Sales Crew are submitting committed promotions for approval, and approving promotions of assigned customers.
- Manage Trade Team in gathering and reporting post-event analysis details in Power BI and present findings during Sales reviews.
- Leadership & Team Management:
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of two direct reports, fostering professional growth, accountability, and high performance.
- Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex trade management issues.
- Partner with Trade Management team and Sales to ensure the system is maintained:
- Assist in system maintenance tasks such as new customer setups, OI validation in our ERP system, and uploading consumption actuals
- Ensure our direct/indirect tables are accurate and maintained
- Work with Sales to ensure volume plans are complete and updated given new item introductions or discontinuations.
- Work to establish and communicate recommendations for standard operating procedures (SOPs) as we continue to grow
- Provide suggestions on future TPM enhancements and test the functionality of enhancements made in TPM over time.
What You Bring to the Table:
- 6+ years in a CPG trade promotion management or related role, with at least 2 years in a people leadership position.
- BS/BA in Business Administration, Finance, or related field required
- Experience in Blacksmith, PowerBI, Spins, IRI, Circana, Nielsen, customer portals a plus
- 10-20% travel is required for team meetings, company training, onboarding trips and events.
- MS Office skills with Advanced excel skills
- Well-organized and responsible with an aptitude in problem-solving
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Passion for ethical and nutritious food and purpose-driven brands
- High tolerance for monthly deadlines
- A team player with high level of dedication
- Proven experience in sales; experience as a sales analyst in other like roles will be considered a plus
- You can work comfortably under minimal direct supervision; note that your manager will be based remotely.
- You're no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
- You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
- You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
- You can walk in someone else's boots – You seek to understand other's viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
- You don't walk on eggshells – You're not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations.
- We recognize that talent comes in many forms. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may have strengths we haven't yet considered!
What We Bring to the Table:
- A fast-paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
- Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few).
- Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
- Free eggs, along with friends and family discounts.
- Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
- Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.
At Vital Farms, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to, skill level, experience, education, training, market demands, and business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current starting annual base salary for this position is $130,000 - $150,000. Please keep in mind that hiring at the maximum end of the range would not be typical in order to allow for potential continued future salary growth.
#VFPJ
Who We Are:
Vital Farms, a Certified B Corporation, offers a range of ethically produced foods nationwide. Started on a single farm in Austin, Texas, in 2007, Vital Farms became a national consumer brand that works with 600 family farms and is the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs by retail dollar sales. Vital Farms' products, including shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, and liquid whole eggs, are sold in over 24,000 stores nationwide.
Vital Farms' ethics are exemplified by its focus on the humane treatment of farm animals and sustainable farming practices. In addition, as a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, Vital Farms prioritizes the long-term benefits of each of its stakeholders, including farmers and suppliers, customers and consumers, communities and the environment, crew members, and stockholders. In short, we exist to improve the lives of people, animals, and our planet through food.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
To fulfill Vital Farms mission of bringing ethically produced food to the table, we're committed to building teams that reflect diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We believe that when all crew members feel valued and respected, they bring their best ideas forward - fueling innovation, belonging, and shared success. We strive to create a welcoming environment rooted in equal opportunity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender and gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Ready to Join Us?
Together, we're cultivating an environment where every Crew member can thrive, grow, and know they're part of something bigger - improving lives through ethical food.
If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you! Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply - you might be exactly what we need!
In order to fulfill Vital Farms mission to "bring ethically produced food to the table," we seek to build teams that leverage diverse perspectives to create a welcoming and innovative environment that is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.
To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender and gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
California Applicants:
Please see our California Employment Candidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we collect, use, retain, and disclose personal information as part of our recruitment and hiring process.
Please Note: This position is designated as remote within the United States; however, we are currently unable to employ individuals residing in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote trade manager jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience in trade, procurement, or category management
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate vendor contracts and manage supplier relationships
- Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle for purchase order and inventory management
- Strong analytical skills with experience using Excel or similar tools for trade spend analysis
- Knowledge of import and export regulations, tariffs, and international trade compliance
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, international trade, or a related field
Tips for Your Remote Trade Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote trade manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings.
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote trade employers screen for written clarity early. Use your cover letter and application to demonstrate how you communicate complex trade decisions, compliance issues, or supplier updates in writing, since that's how the job runs day to day.
Document your remote work tools fluency
Call out the specific platforms you've used to manage trade workflows remotely, such as ERP systems, customs management software, or cross-team collaboration tools. Remote hiring managers look for candidates who don't need onboarding on the basics of distributed work.
Prepare for async-heavy remote interviews
Many remote trade manager hiring processes include written assessments or asynchronous video responses before any live interview. Practice explaining a trade compliance decision or a supplier dispute resolution in concise written form, since that mirrors how the role operates.
Remote Trade Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote trade manager job?
Target companies with distributed or international operations that already run trade functions across multiple time zones, since those employers are most comfortable managing trade roles remotely. Remote trade managers are screened hard on self-direction, written communication, and proficiency with collaboration tools like Slack and project management platforms. A demonstrated history of coordinating cross-border transactions, compliance workflows, or supplier negotiations independently gives your application the strongest edge.
Which companies hire remote trade managers?
Employers currently hiring remote trade managers include IntegriChain, ING, and ŌURA, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote trade manager roles tend to concentrate at remote-first e-commerce companies, global logistics firms, and distributed manufacturing or sourcing organizations that manage supplier and compliance work across geographies.
Can you get a remote trade manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level trade manager roles are harder to land because employers expect you to operate independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Companies in e-commerce and import-export operations are most likely to hire junior remote trade candidates. Showing proficiency in trade compliance software, customs documentation basics, or international freight processes can substitute for direct experience and open those doors.
Do you need a degree for remote trade manager jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated results, such as successful import-export coordination, tariff classification accuracy, or supplier relationship outcomes, as heavily as a formal degree. Certifications in customs compliance, supply chain management, or international trade can carry significant weight for remote roles where measurable output matters more than credentials on paper.
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