CDS Account Manager

Oakland, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $70,304.00 - $84,000.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

short-term disability

long-term disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid training

Job Description

Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is a premier sales and marketing agency specializing in providing product demonstration and sampling services exclusively for Costco Wholesale locations. With over 25 years of experience, CDS has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional high-quality marketing services that help consumers make informed purchasing decisions right at the store shelves. CDS employees epitomize professionalism, friendliness, and talent, which has allowed the company to become the trusted in-house product sampling partner for one of North America’s largest wholesale retailers. The company thrives by bridging the gap between manufacturers and retailers, helping to create memorable in-store shopping experiences... Show More

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Five plus years of experience in executing the logistics of events within a fast-paced team environment with strong attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Research and analyzing skills
Team building skills
Ability to exercise sound judgement
Well organized, detail oriented and able to handle fast paced work environment
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, and web browsers

Job Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts degree in Business, Management, Communication or related field required
Five years of experience in sales developing new business while executing 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 capability to present to top executive levels

Job Duties

Lead the daily scheduling of demo events across assigned Costco departments
Partner with key Costco buying contacts to develop demo programs and drive sales including buyers, assistant buyers, and inventory control specialists
Work with external vendors to develop demo programs and continuously monitor program execution, performance, and objectives
Provide relevant recaps of each program or event
Manage communication, processes, policies, and procedures with Costco and vendor partners
Collaborate with Country Manager to create necessary reports on events
Partner with Operations on changes and client requests in accordance with business standards
Manage, train, coach and inspire account teams
Promote a culture of excellence
Cultivate and grow customer relationships
Create, implement, execute, reconcile and track marketing programs
Support partners with deliverables, updates, and reporting
Perform other duties as required and assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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