Strategic Retail Event Account Executive

Club Demonstration Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 67,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits after

Disability insurance

401(K) with company match

Generous PTO

Training & certifications

Job summary

Club Demonstration Services is seeking an Account Manager to sell, develop and manage Costco-specific event programs. You will collaborate with the Director of Sales to shape client strategies and lead day-to-day event logistics while pursuing additional sales opportunities.

Ideal candidates have a BA in Business or related field and 5+ years of sales and event logistics experience, with strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers full benefits and career growth within CDS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of sales experience developing new business while managing event logistics.
• Ability to handle confidential information with urgency.
• Strong leadership, relationship building, and project management skills.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation skills; proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily scheduling of demo events across assigned Costco departments.
• Partner with Costco buyers to develop demo programs and drive sales.
• Coordinate with external vendors to develop programs and provide performance recaps.
• Manage communication, processes and procedures with Costco and vendor partners.
• Collaborate with Country Manager to create event reports and analytics.
• Coordinate with Operations on changes and client requests.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Customer focus

Project management

Marketing skills

MS Office suite

Oral & written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Management/Communications or related

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Outlook

Access

Job description

Club Demonstration Services is seeking an Account Manager to sell, develop and manage Costco-specific event programs. You will collaborate with the Director of Sales to shape client strategies and lead day-to-day event logistics while pursuing additional sales opportunities.

Ideal candidates have a BA in Business or related field and 5+ years of sales and event logistics experience, with strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers full benefits and career growth within CDS.