CDS Event Manager

CDS Account Coordinator The CDS Sales Team can shape product sampling events that assist vendors to define their brand within Costco nationwide. The Account Coordinator is the liaison between the company, vendors, buyers, corporate and field staff for day-to-day client servicing. This includes client status updates, client requirements and deliverables management, budget performance, and prompt and accurate issue resolution. This role is responsible to deliver measurable results to the client for their brands through effective communication and superior follow-up. You will collaborate with the Account Executive(s) on best business practices to help build value proposition. 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 Short and Long-Term Disability401(K) with company matchGenerous paid time offPaid training and ongoing career development certifications and courses Responsibilities:Proactively assess, clarify, and validate customer needs on an ongoing basis. Including finding complimentary food or non-food items to enhance the client's demonstration programStrategize with Account Executive(s) to accomplish weekly business growth goalsResponsible to produce ad hoc reports as requested to ensure accurate data, program details, and resultsInvolvement in various projects helping to consolidate information and streamline current procedures/processesLead and manage merchandising projects from inception to completion.  Duties include customer account set up, creation of project brief, communication with the warehouses as needed, daily monitoring of progress and regular follow up with the customer and operations leadership.Process daily Vendor Performed Demo (VPD) orders, including managing scheduling, streamlining show-up activity, communicating issues to the Account Executive for further review, Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience1-2 years of experience in consumer product goods industry or working with external clientsException written and verbal communication skillsAdept at collaboration with stakeholders throughout the businessProactively assess customer needsEvolve and streamline process to drive the businessProficiency with Microsoft Office (Expert in Excel and Word)Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Created: 2025-04-29