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CDS Account Manager Job Locations US-WA-Issaquah Primary Posting Location : City Issaquah Primary Posting Location : State/Province WA Primary Posting Location : Country US Requisition ID 2024-434216 Category (Portal Searching) Client Services/Account Management Minimum USD $68,000.00/Yr. Maximum USD $73,000.00/Yr. Summary CDS Account Executive The Account Executive is responsible to sell, develop and manage special event programs for client's that sell their products inside Costco. S/he will collaborate with the Director of Sales in developing and monitoring clients' special event marketing strategy. The Account Executive will direct and champion the day-to-day logistics of each special event while proactively identifying additional opportunities to enhance the business. For more than 25 years, Club Demonstration Services (CDS) has helped Costco members make shopping decisions and shaped the identity that Costco is perhaps best known for: its awesome free samples. As the in-house product sampling company for Costco Wholesale, CDS has friendly, professional and talented employees who provide high quality product demonstrations and marketing services to Costco Wholesale and its vendors. Apply Today! What We Offer: 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 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 Qualifications: 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 Job Will Remain Open Until Filled Responsibilities The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities Job Duty Manage, train, coach and inspire account teams Promote a cu