[Remote] CDS Account Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Club Demonstration Services is the in-house product sampling company for Costco Wholesale, providing product demonstrations and marketing services to Costco and its vendors. The Account Manager develops and manages special event programs, coordinates event logistics, collaborates with Costco and vendor partners, and identifies opportunities to enhance business performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily scheduling of demo events across assigned Costco departments
• Partners with key Costco buying contacts to develop demo programs and drive sales: Buyer, Assistant Buyer, Inventory Control Specialists
• Works with external vendors to develop demo programs and continuously monitor program execution, performance and objectives and provide relevant recaps of each program or event
• Manages communication, process, policies and procedures with Costco and vendor partners
• Collaborates with Country Manager to create necessary reports on events
• Partners with Operations on changes and client requests in accordance to business standards
• Manage, train, coach and inspire account teams
• Promote a culture of excellence
• Cultivate and grow customer relationships
• Program management: create, implement, execute, reconcile and track
• Support partners with deliverables, updates and reporting
• Performs other duties as required and assigned

Skills

• Bachelor of Arts degree in Business, Management, Communication or related field required
• Must have five (5) years of experience in sales developing new business while executing the logistics of events
• Ability and disciplined in handling confidential information with a sense of urgency
• Working knowledge of marketing skills is an asset
• Very strong leadership, relationship building, customer focus and project management skills
• Highly proficient user of Microsoft Office including PowerPoint and Excel
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to multi-task across multiple projects and customers
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills with the capability to present to the top executive levels of any organization
• Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ Years of experience in executing the logistics of events within a fast-paced team environment with strong attention to detail while managing
• Excellent Written & Verbal Communication Skills
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Research & Analysing Skills
• Team Building Skills
• Ability to Exercise Sound Judgement
• Well Organized, Detail Oriented, & able to Handle Fast Paced Work Environment
• Basic Computer Skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, & web browsers
• Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds

Benefits

• Remote
• Full benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• Paid training and ongoing career development certifications and courses

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