Confido · 4 weeks ago
Director of Trade Strategy
New York, NY, US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$165K/yr - $205K/yr
3+ years expConfido is building an AI-native operating system for brands that sell into brick-and-mortar retail. The Director of Trade Strategy will leverage deep technical and CPG industry knowledge to provide strategic guidance and support to customers, ensuring successful adoption and optimization of software solutions.
Consumer SoftwareFinTechInformation TechnologySales AutomationSoftware
Responsibilities
Leverage deep technical & CPG industry knowledge to provide strategic guidance and support to existing customers, ensuring successful adoption and optimization of our software solutions
Partner with product development team to identify, prioritize, and define new software features based on CPG industry needs, market gaps, and client feedback
Serve as a primary Accounting & CPG subject matter expert, translating complex business processes (cash application, deductions management, trade accruals, period close) into clear product requirements and user stories
Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders at leading CPG companies, acting as trusted advisor on business process optimization and technology solutions
Drive client success initiatives including implementation support, training, and ongoing consultation to maximize software ROI and strengthen customer retention
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience
5+ years in Consumer Packaged Goods with demonstrated expertise in at least one of the following areas: General Accounting, A/R Accounting, Trade Management, Trade Optimization
Passion for being at the technology leading edge, driving automation and optimization of core CPG functions through innovative software solutions
Strong understanding of complex deductions management workflows
Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles
You're both competitive and kind
Willingness to work at our NYC Headquarters 5 days a week
Preferred
Trade accounting experience strongly preferred
Benefits
Will sponsor
Company
Confido
The first automated financial operations software built for CPG brands
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$20MKey Investors
FootworkWatchfire Ventures
2025-08-11Series A· $15M
2025-08-11Seed· $5M
2023-03-14Pre Seed
Leadership Team
Kara Holinski
CTO
Kirk Lin
CFO Advisor
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