Assistant Manager - Sales & Operations

**Overview** The Pricing Coordinator – Trade Promotion Management (TPM) is responsible for end\-to\-end execution, governance, and optimization of pricing and trade promotion activities. This role ensures accurate promotional pricing, contract administration, trade compliance, and high\-quality service delivery through strong cross\-functional and customer collaboration. The position plays a critical role in enabling flawless trade execution, data integrity, and continuous improvement across TPM processes. **Responsibilities** * Manage and execute pricing activities across the TPM lifecycle with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance * Set up, review, and maintain promotional pricing, trade allowances, rebates, and customer\-specific deals * Validate pricing inputs for promotional events, contracts, and claims * Investigate pricing discrepancies, identify root causes, and support timely resolution * Ensure adherence to approved pricing strategies, trade terms, and governance standards * Draft, review, and submit trade promotion contracts required for QC verification * Ensure contracts accurately reflect approved events, pricing, and trade terms * Manage promotional calendars and ensure updates are accurately reflected across all relevant systems (TPM tools, Sales Planner, customer portals, SAP/ERP) * Support claim\-related checks and trade spend validations **Qualifications** **Education** * Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Marketing, or Finance or BE/BTech. * Master’s degree preferred **Experience** * 1–5 years of experience in Pricing, Trade Promotion Management, Trade Administration, Sales Operations, or Finance Operations * Prior FMCG industry experience strongly preferred **Technical \& Analytical Skills** * Advanced Excel proficiency (LOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, Power Query, advanced formulas, data validation) * Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem\-solving skills * Experience with SAP, TPM tools, ERP/CRM systems, Business Objects, or similar enterprise platforms * Ability to quickly learn and adapt to internal systems and tools **Behavioral \& Professional Competencies** * High attention to detail with strong accuracy and quality orientation * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills * Strong time management and prioritization abilities * Change management mindset with accountability, follow\-through, and sense of urgency * Independent, motivated, and customer\-focused * Ability to build strong partnerships for overall team and customer success