CDS Account Manager

Advantage Solutions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days

Short & Long-Term Disability

401(K) with company match

Generous paid time off

Job summary

CDS Account Executive in Chicago develops and manages special event programs for Costco vendors. You will shape event strategy with the Sales Director and oversee day-to-day logistics while pursuing additional business opportunities.

CDS has 25+ years of experience in product demonstrations, marketing services and vendor partnerships. The role offers full benefits, 401(k) and ongoing career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in sales developing new business while executing event logistics.
• Ability to handle confidential information with urgency.
• Working knowledge of marketing is a plus.
• Strong leadership, relationship building and project management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily scheduling of demo events across assigned Costco departments.
• Partner with Costco buyers to develop demo programs and drive sales.
• Collaborate with vendors to develop and monitor programs and provide program recaps.
• Manage communication and policies with Costco and vendor partners.
• Create reports on events in collaboration with the Country Manager.
• Coordinate with Operations on changes and client requests.

Skills

Sales experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Account management

Project management

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Discretion with confidential info

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Communications or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Job description

CDS Account Manager

Job Locations

US-IL-Chicago | US-CA-San Diego | US-CA-East Los Angeles

Details

• Primary Posting Location : City Chicago
• Primary Posting Location : State/Province IL
• Primary Posting Location : Postal Code 60601
• Primary Posting Location : Country US
• Requisition ID 2026-441085
• Position Type Full Time
• Category Client Services/Account Management
• Minimum USD $67,200.00/Yr.
• Maximum USD $84,000.00/Yr.

Summary

CDS Account Executive

The Account Executive is responsible to sell, develop and manage special event programs for clients 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.

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

• Manage, train, coach and inspire account teams
• 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

Supervisory Responsibilities

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

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

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
(Preferred): Bachelor's Degree Or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Area of Experience: Degree Program/Major (e.g. Marketing, Business Administration or related field)
5+ Years of experience in executing the logistics of events within a fast-paced team environment with strong attention to detail while managing

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Excellent Written & Verbal Communication Skills
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Research & Analysing Skills
• Team Building Skills
• Ability to Exercise Sound Judgement
• Well Organized, Detail Oriented, & able to Handle Fast Paced Work Environment
• Basic Computer Skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, & web browsers

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements
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 pounds.

Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This 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, subject to applicable law. 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.

Important Information

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.

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