Entry Level Trade Finance Manager Jobs
New grad trade finance manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a finance-related portfolio can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Retail, Investment & Asset Management, and Manufacturing, with employers like RH, Pella, and JPMorganChase hiring at this level now.
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About Sara Lee Frozen Bakery
Sara Lee desserts have always stood for incredible flavor and superior value in the frozen food aisle and away from home markets. For the first time in over 60 years, Sara Lee is operating independently as Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, a collection of top brands united in quality and innovation, including Sara Lee®, Chef Pierre®, Bistro Collection®, Superior on Main® and Cyrus O’Leary’s®.
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is proud to take these iconic brands into a new era and to continue the evolution that transformed one small Chicago bakery into an American institution. Using carefully sourced ingredients and time-honored recipes, the company is committed to making life’s moments a little sweeter, putting its customers first and discovering new ways to make everyone’s favorite foods even better.
Working for Sara Lee
Our vision is to be the world’s most beloved bakery by creating irresistable foods, growing with our customers, and delivering value for all. We believe that each of us has unique points of difference and experience to offer. We will achieve success through collaboration and innovation in an environment where employees feel empowered to execute with speed.
Summary:
Key Responsibilities will be to partner with the Foodservice, Retail and ISB Sales Channels to build out reporting that will help the team deliver key customer and sales growth objectives. This position will develop an in-depth knowledge of the industry and partner with Sales to support AOP volume planning, provide standardized and ad hoc business reporting, and help the team succeed on hitting overall company year-end objectives
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop Standardized Trade reporting for all channels to effectively run the business
- Maintain customer and item master hierarchy in Sales Reporting tools
- Lead the ‘Double Dip’ reporting project on the Indirect channel within Foodservice
- Assist in Trade strategies in the K-12 and Buying Group segments within the Foodservice Channel
The position responsibilities outlined above are not to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties and responsibilities may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- 1-3 years experience in sales, marketing or finance
- Trade/pricing experience preferred specifically in the Foodservice channel
- Ability to translate business issues into actionable tactics that drive positive results
- The ability to work cross-functionally and to manage a large number of complex projects simultaneously with a proven track record of customer focus (both internal and external).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent analytical skills with sound expertise in financial modeling and analysis.
- Strong systems and spreadsheet skills, including Excel, Power Point, NetSuite (Oracle), Blacksmith, Tibersoft.
Benefits & Compensation:
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your whole-life well-being. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, tax-advantaged savings accounts (HSA/FSA), a 401(k) plan with company match, company-paid life and disability insurance, and access to wellness resources such as virtual healthcare and an employee assistance program. Employees are also provided a generous paid-time off program including company-paid holidays.
Compensation is based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and role scope, ensuring a fair and competitive salary aligned with market standards. - $70,000-$85,000 + bonus.
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
About Sara Lee Frozen Bakery
Sara Lee desserts have always stood for incredible flavor and superior value in the frozen food aisle and away from home markets. For the first time in over 60 years, Sara Lee is operating independently as Sara Lee Frozen Bakery, a collection of top brands united in quality and innovation, including Sara Lee®, Chef Pierre®, Bistro Collection®, Superior on Main® and Cyrus O’Leary’s®.
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery is proud to take these iconic brands into a new era and to continue the evolution that transformed one small Chicago bakery into an American institution. Using carefully sourced ingredients and time-honored recipes, the company is committed to making life’s moments a little sweeter, putting its customers first and discovering new ways to make everyone’s favorite foods even better.
Working for Sara Lee
Our vision is to be the world’s most beloved bakery by creating irresistable foods, growing with our customers, and delivering value for all. We believe that each of us has unique points of difference and experience to offer. We will achieve success through collaboration and innovation in an environment where employees feel empowered to execute with speed.
Summary:
Key Responsibilities will be to partner with the Foodservice, Retail and ISB Sales Channels to build out reporting that will help the team deliver key customer and sales growth objectives. This position will develop an in-depth knowledge of the industry and partner with Sales to support AOP volume planning, provide standardized and ad hoc business reporting, and help the team succeed on hitting overall company year-end objectives
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop Standardized Trade reporting for all channels to effectively run the business
- Maintain customer and item master hierarchy in Sales Reporting tools
- Lead the ‘Double Dip’ reporting project on the Indirect channel within Foodservice
- Assist in Trade strategies in the K-12 and Buying Group segments within the Foodservice Channel
The position responsibilities outlined above are not to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties and responsibilities may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- 1-3 years experience in sales, marketing or finance
- Trade/pricing experience preferred specifically in the Foodservice channel
- Ability to translate business issues into actionable tactics that drive positive results
- The ability to work cross-functionally and to manage a large number of complex projects simultaneously with a proven track record of customer focus (both internal and external).
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent analytical skills with sound expertise in financial modeling and analysis.
- Strong systems and spreadsheet skills, including Excel, Power Point, NetSuite (Oracle), Blacksmith, Tibersoft.
Benefits & Compensation:
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your whole-life well-being. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, tax-advantaged savings accounts (HSA/FSA), a 401(k) plan with company match, company-paid life and disability insurance, and access to wellness resources such as virtual healthcare and an employee assistance program. Employees are also provided a generous paid-time off program including company-paid holidays.
Compensation is based on factors such as experience, education, skills, and role scope, ensuring a fair and competitive salary aligned with market standards. - $70,000-$85,000 + bonus.
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Entry Level Trade Finance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level trade finance manager job?
Focus on building foundational knowledge in trade finance instruments like letters of credit, documentary collections, and trade guarantees through coursework or internships. Employers at this level look for candidates with a finance, economics, or business degree, attention to detail, and comfort with compliance processes. A relevant internship, a university finance project, or a junior analyst role at a bank or commodity firm gives your application a clear edge over a generic resume.
Which companies hire entry level trade finance managers?
Companies hiring entry level trade finance managers right now include RH, Pella, and JPMorganChase, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from commercial banks, commodity trading firms, logistics companies, and multinational corporations that maintain active import and export operations and need junior staff to support transaction processing and documentation.
Are there remote entry level trade finance manager jobs?
Yes, though most entry level roles in this field still prefer on-site or hybrid arrangements given the documentation and compliance work involved. About 13% of entry level trade finance manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who need location flexibility should filter listings carefully and check each posting's work setting before applying.
Are these new grad trade finance manager jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome recent graduates and candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad posting typically signals that the employer is open to zero to two years of experience, values internships or relevant coursework, and may accept a finance-related portfolio in place of a long work history. Look for phrases like 'entry level,' 'associate,' or 'junior' in the job title or requirements section.
Which industries hire the most entry level trade finance managers?
Entry Level trade finance manager roles concentrate in Retail, Investment & Asset Management, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because their core operations depend on cross-border transactions, letters of credit, and trade documentation that require dedicated junior staff to process and monitor.