CDS Account Manager CAN

Youradv; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading North American sales and marketing agency seeks an Account Executive for managing and developing event programs with Costco. The role requires strong customer relations, strategic planning, and logistics coordination, suitable for a candidate with significant sales experience and bilingual proficiency. Join a dedicated team committed to excellence and innovation in customer engagement.

Benefits

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or related field.
• Five years of sales and event logistics experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop demo programs with Costco contacts.
• Coordinate with vendors and monitor program performance.
• Manage communication and processes with partners.

Skills

Strategic planning

Report preparation

Leadership

Relationship-building

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Account Executive is responsible for selling, developing, and managing special event programs for clients that sell their products inside Costco. S / he will collaborate with the Director of Sales to develop and monitor clients’ special event marketing strategies. The Account Executive will oversee the logistics of each event and proactively identify opportunities to enhance the business.

For over 25 years, Club Demonstration Services (CDS) has supported Costco members through product demonstrations and marketing services, becoming well-known for its free samples. CDS provides high-quality services to Costco Wholesale and its vendors.

The company is a leading North American sales and marketing agency specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services across various retail channels, including grocery, mass merchandise, and more. We connect manufacturers with retailers, ensuring consumers access to top products today.

Position Summary

The Account Manager (AM) manages operations for centralized account programs, ensuring quality events, overseeing execution and compliance, and cultivating customer relationships. The AM collaborates with the Sales Manager to develop and monitor marketing strategies, generates reports, and oversees program requests.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, monitor execution, and provide recaps
• Communicate project status to stakeholders
• Promote a culture of excellence
• Build and grow customer relationships
• Manage programs : create, implement, execute, reconcile, and track
• Support partners with deliverables, updates, and reporting
• Perform other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but may delegate work and mentor indirect reports.

Minimum Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience : At least 5 years in sales with strong customer focus.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to gather data and prepare reports
• Strategic planning skills

Physical Requirements

Primarily office work, sitting for extended periods, hearing ability, data entry, and lifting up to 10 kg.

Additional Information

The company is committed to equal employment opportunity and may modify job responsibilities as needed. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for disabilities.

What We Offer

• Disability insurance
• Paid time off

Responsibilities

• Develop demo programs with Costco contacts
• Coordinate with vendors and monitor program performance
• Manage communication and processes with partners
• Create reports on events

Qualifications

• Fluent in French and English
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or related field
• Five years of sales and event logistics experience
• Strong leadership, relationship-building, and project management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational and communication skills