Trade Marketing (TPM/TPO) Senior Consultant - Consumer Products

November 9, 2026

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Clarkston Consulting is seeking motivated, self-driven leaders who are energized by team results and interested in joining a firm that values its culture and people as its biggest strengths. Come join us as a Trade Marketing (TPM/TPO) - Senior Consultant, and in this role you will deliver creative business solutions to our market-leading clients in the consumer products and retail industries.

Together, we can find the answers to our clients' most challenging business problems through a combination of our industry expertise, business process knowledge, and consulting excellence.

What You'll Do

As a Trade Marketing (TPM/TPO) Senior Consultant - Consumer Products at Clarkston you will:

Help lead consumer goods clients to define their trade promotion objectives, challenges, and operational processes
Understand client objectives to provide actionable recommendations on trade process improvements, organizational structure, and technology enhancement(s)
Design and implement trade promotion management/optimization strategies that align with business goals
Help clients identify data assets - such as historical promotions and consumption data - to develop scalable predictive models in support of promotional scenario planning
Facilitate all aspects of TPM/TPO software solution implementations
Translate business processes into functional requirements, which may include recommendations on leveraging current technologies and assessing software vendors based on organizational needs
Share best practices, industry knowledge, and personal expertise to educate both clients and fellow consultants in formal and ad-hoc settings
Assist in the creation and management of project plans and timelines, define project deliverables, identify and track issues and their resolutions, and help to manage project scope and requirements
Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to stakeholders, showcasing insights and recommendations
Earn trusted client status and build relationships that extend beyond the project's lifecycle

How You'll Grow

Beyond your day-to-day responsibilities, throughout your career at Clarkston you will:

Receive the support and mentorship of your Clarkston colleagues and leaders
Expand your existing skillset with internal and external professional development opportunities

Requirements

What We're Looking For

Minimum of 5 years of experience working in TPM, with relevant work experience in trade promotion optimization and/or revenue growth management
In-depth understanding of Trade processes to include management of annual budgets and targets, volume planning, customer business planning, checkbook management, settlements, accruals, and reporting/analytics
Proficiency in analytics tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms
Proven ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable recommendations
Flexibility and adaptability - our Senior Consultants work on all aspects of the trade process and related process and technology initiatives
Direct experience with TPM or TPO systems such as Telus, Kantar, Salesforce, etc.
4-year degree from an accredited college or university

Travel Statement

Travel is an integral part of this role and is estimated to average 30-50%. This may vary based upon client and project needs. When not traveling, consultants work from their home office. Relocation is not required.

More About Clarkston

Founded in 1991, Clarkston Consulting delivers technology and management solutions to market leaders in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries. At Clarkston, we cultivate success - for our clients, for our people, and for our firm. We utilize a team approach leveraging our collective expertise and industry knowledge to solve our clients' business challenges.

Our benefits include:

Comprehensive Health and Wellness Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and more)
401k with company contributions
Paid vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave
Paid Parental Leave and Family Building Benefits (Adoption, Surrogacy, and Infertility Support)
Life and Disability Insurance
Training and Professional Development investments, Tuition Assistance, and more

Clarkston Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring our firm is rich in diverse skills, competencies, strengths, personalities, and culture. We foster an inclusive environment that embraces the unique contributions of our people to further our purpose.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Consulting

Industries

Business Consulting and Services

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