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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for trader assistant in Rhode Island is $25.95, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.57 and $29.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a trader assistant?

Trader Assistants are professionals who support traders in financial institutions by handling administrative tasks, monitoring transactions, and ensuring the smooth execution of trades. They help maintain accurate records, communicate with back-office teams, and resolve trade discrepancies. Their role is vital for managing risk, ensuring compliance, and allowing traders to focus on market strategies. Trader Assistants often work in fast-paced environments and need strong analytical and organizational skills.

What does a trader assistant do?

Trader Assistants play a crucial role in supporting trading teams by ensuring the smooth execution of trades and handling operational tasks. Their daily responsibilities often include monitoring trade confirmations, reconciling discrepancies, updating trading systems, and communicating with back-office teams to resolve issues quickly. During market hours, they work closely with traders to provide real-time support, such as tracking market movements, managing order flow, and preparing reports. This fast-paced environment requires strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to multitask under pressure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a trader assistant?

To thrive as a Trader Assistant, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Familiarity with trading platforms, order management systems, and proficiency in Excel or similar analytical tools is typically required. Excellent communication, time management, and the ability to work under pressure are crucial soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure the accurate execution of trades, effective support for traders, and smooth operation in fast-paced financial environments.

How to become a trader assistant?

To become a trader assistant, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, with some roles preferring or requiring a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related fields. Relevant skills include strong analytical abilities, proficiency with trading platforms and tools, and good communication skills; some positions may also require knowledge of financial markets and certifications like the Series 7 or 63. Gaining experience through internships or entry-level roles in finance can also improve chances of securing a trader assistant position.

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Assistant Sales Development Manager (Lincoln, RI)

CA Ferolie

Lincoln, RI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Who We Are
At C.A. Ferolie, we pride ourselves on maintaining strong traditions of excellence, providing our valued clients with tailored sales and marketing solutions since 1947. Our teams are enthusiastic, experienced, and knowledgeable people who consistently exceed expectations. We are family-owned and operated, giving us unparalleled flexibility to invest locally in talent and development that delivers industry-leading results.
As the Assistant Sales Development Manager, you will support the Team Lead and SDM (Sales Development Manager) in managing the business relationship at Hannaford with our clients to achieve their objectives for assortment, merchandising, pricing, and promotion, leading to increased market share, volume, and profitability. You will also support the customers' category growth goals by effectively handling assigned analytical, trade planning, promotional scheduling, and administrative tasks. You will also support the customers' category growth goals by effectively handling assigned analytical, trade planning, promotional scheduling, and administrative tasks.
What You Will Do
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the clients' products, policies and personnel, and work with the client and the Sales Development Manager to develop realistic objectives and strategies for building its business in the category (including developing successful short - and long-term marketing plans which both conform to customer needs and achieve principal objectives).
  • Effectively manage clients' proprietary trade funds management system. Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely posting of all trade expenditures.
  • Monitor spending rates by brand and customer to ensure promotional plans are within approved guardrails.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the product category and keep that knowledge current and complete by continually monitoring and analyzing market and customer trends (using syndicated data), promotional activity, consumer behaviors, and demographic trends.
  • Communicate clients' priorities to the Retail Sales Organization to deliver in-store presence and business objectives.
  • Work with the Customer Service Team to ensure the clients' order procedures are followed and resolve trade deductions and credit issues.
  • Maintain appropriate records and review performance against objectives.
  • Participate in creating and delivering professional, effective presentations to clients and customers.
  • Is a "team player"; honest and forthright with all parties; works well with peers; trains and develops subordinates; adheres to the Code of Business Conduct.

Requirements
  • Associate or Bachelor's degree, preferably with a major or minor concentration in Food Marketing, Marketing, or Communications. 1-2 years of experience, or a combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and associates. Adapting to the various forms of communication: verbal, non-verbal, written, visual, mass, group, and individual.
  • Must know basic arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication to accurately calculate budgets, net sales, margins, promotional percentages, discounts, and commissions. Ability to calculate figures and apply concepts to sales velocity ratios, days of supply, pallet configurations, and sales forecasting. And proportions to practical situations.
  • Possess critical thinking skills such as analysis, evaluation, synthesis, abstract thinking, creative thinking, information processing, and problem-solving-the ability to prioritize workload and set goals.
  • Familiarity with working with the ADUSA Banners, particularly the Hannaford banner.
  • Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Perks:
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/VTL
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Company-paid Life/AD&D Insurance
  • 401k match
  • Generous PTO

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