CDS Account Executive CAN

You know that moment when a free sample turns into a cart full of new products? That's the business you'd be running. As Account Executive for Club Demonstration Services (CDS), you'll sell, build, and manage special event programs for the brands that showcase their products inside Costco — becoming the driving force behind some of the most recognizable in-store marketing in North America.

You'll partner directly with Costco's Director of Sales to shape event marketing strategy, then roll up your sleeves and run the day-to-day logistics that make each event a success. This is a role for someone who loves the mix of big-picture strategy and hands-on execution — and who's always scanning for the next opportunity to grow the business.

For more than 25 years, CDS has been the in-house product sampling company for Costco Wholesale, helping millions of members discover new products through the free samples Costco is famous for. Join a team that's shaped Costco's identity for a quarter century — and help write the next chapter.

• →Lead the daily scheduling of demo events across your assigned Costco departments
• →Build strong relationships with key Costco buying contacts — Buyers, Assistant Buyers, and Inventory Control Specialists — to develop demo programs that drive sales
• →Partner with external vendors to design demo programs, track performance against objectives, and deliver sharp, relevant recaps
• →Own communication, process, and policy alignment between Costco and vendor partners
• →Collaborate with the Country Manager to build out event reporting
• →Work closely with Operations to manage client requests and business-standard changes

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.

Direct Reports- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports

Indirect Reports- May delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

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 kg.

• Fluent in French and English, written and verbal
• Bachelor of Arts in Business, Management, Communication, or a related field
• 5+ years of sales experience developing new business while managing event logistics
• Sharp discretion with confidential information and a strong sense of urgency
• Working knowledge of marketing is a plus
• Strong leadership, relationship-building, customer focus, and project management skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint and Excel
• Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask across projects and clients
• Polished communication and presentation skills, comfortable presenting to top executives

The Account Manager (AM) manages and oversees the operations for centralized account programs. The AM ensures quality events, overseeing event process, including, but not limited to, execution and compliance as well as cultivating and growing customer relationships. The AM will collaborate with the Sales Manager in developing and monitoring client’s special event marketing strategy. The AM generates reports, coordinates cross-functional tasks and oversees program requests in addition to other related duties.

• Develop project plan, continuously monitor program execution, performance and objectives and provide relevant recaps of each program or event• Communicate status of each project to appropriate internal and external business partners• 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

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to race, nation or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy and childbearing), sexual orientation, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability or pardoned criminal convictions, or any other category protected by law.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

Employee understands that neither the provision of the Job Description nor any representation in this document creates a guarantee or contract of employment for any specified period of time or changes the nature of Employee’s employment, which can only be modified in a writing signed by the CEO.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.    

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law.  As part of this commitment, the Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

The Company welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.  The Company will provide reasonable accommodations, accessible formats and communication supports upon request to persons with disabilities who take part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.  If you require accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact: Recruiter, Talent Acquisition, for external applicants, or, a Supervisor for internal applicants