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The Associate Marketing Manager works closely with our clients and Costco to manage the planning and execution of global in-store demo programs. This includes liaising with our third-party demo vendor and managing a multimillion budget. The Associate Marketing Manager develops and manages the timelines, keeps stakeholders abreast of critical dates, schedules meetings as needed and reports on Demo activity.
Responsibilities
The incumbent(s) in this position should exhibit the following Acosta values:
People Minded - Must show dignity and respect to all people
Integrity - Must exemplify the highest degree of ethical behavior
Results Oriented - Must show passion, pride and commitment to succeed
Trust - Must be honest, sincere and confident
Teamwork - Must build trusting relationships
Innovation - Must progress through a combination of creativity, common sense and vision
Balance - Must maintain an optimistic attitude and keep perspective on what is important in life.
Essential Functions:
• Serves as primary day-to-day contact for any matter related to Demo activity at Costco
• Develops, nurtures and maintains client and Costco relationships
• Initiates regular client status meetings for all on-going projects including anticipating upcoming projects. Attends marketing/Client meetings
• Writes recaps of meetings and issues within 24 hours of meeting/discussion
• Assists VP \ RM with coordination of key customer presentations including market research studies.
Program planning and development
• Ensures recommended program solutions fulfill Client's & Costco goals and brand standards
• Effectively communicates program expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Liaison with the Business Managers to develop marketing strategy to support program implementation at Costco
• Works with the BM and RM to create and manage timelines/due dates that keep project on track and set us up for flawless execution
• Works closely with client to support them in generating new ideas/strategic concepts for platforms as well as retail custom promotions.
Program execution & implementation
• Interacts with client's team to assure proper information is supplied, on a timely manner
• Works with the client on allocating products for a specific time frame within the due dates
• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the program
• Identifies and manages program dependencies and critical path
• Proactively supports changes in project scope, identifies potential crises and devise contingency plans
• Analyzes execution reports to assure program adheres with Costco and Client's expectations.
Financial responsibilities
• Helps RM\VP manage overall success of accounts - including communication of critical deadlines to client sales teams as it relates to cycle deadlines
• Assists in the completion of vendor commitment forms
• Provides reporting that tracks Client's progress towards their promotional commitment
• Keeps Costco and client abreast of changes in programs that may affect the overall budget and/or timing.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, or related field.
Work Experience Requirements:
• 3-5 years of advertising, marketing, or related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 2-3 years equivalent Club Industry customer service or work experience required.
• 2 years of prior management/leadership experience.
• Research/analysis experiences a plus.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
• Strong organizational skill with the ability to handle numerous projects at once.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude, self-starter with strong problem-solving ability.
• Ability to effectively develop and communicate ideas to upper management/Clients/Costco.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint.
• Be willing, able, readily available to work outside of "normal hours".
• Assist and grow relations with Costco and clients.
• Provide follow-up on discussions, issues, projects, etc. internally & with customers.
• Must have a valid driver's license and must be able to drive a car for extended periods of time. This position requires driving to Costco for buyer meetings and to review demo's preformed at warehouses.
• Ability to protects and secures all confidential and proprietary information.
Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
By submitting your application you agree with and accept the Acosta Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions.
US: http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-us/
Canada: http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-ca/
Acosta utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant, please use the link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov)
Acosta Group, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta Group may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations in Washington. This range may be modified in the future.
The Associate Marketing Manager works closely with our clients and Costco to manage the planning and execution of global in-store demo programs. This includes liaising with our third-party demo vendor and managing a multimillion budget. The Associate Marketing Manager develops and manages the timelines, keeps stakeholders abreast of critical dates, schedules meetings as needed and reports on Demo activity.
Responsibilities
The incumbent(s) in this position should exhibit the following Acosta values:
People Minded - Must show dignity and respect to all people
Integrity - Must exemplify the highest degree of ethical behavior
Results Oriented - Must show passion, pride and commitment to succeed
Trust - Must be honest, sincere and confident
Teamwork - Must build trusting relationships
Innovation - Must progress through a combination of creativity, common sense and vision
Balance - Must maintain an optimistic attitude and keep perspective on what is important in life.
Essential Functions:
• Serves as primary day-to-day contact for any matter related to Demo activity at Costco
• Develops, nurtures and maintains client and Costco relationships
• Initiates regular client status meetings for all on-going projects including anticipating upcoming projects. Attends marketing/Client meetings
• Writes recaps of meetings and issues within 24 hours of meeting/discussion
• Assists VP \ RM with coordination of key customer presentations including market research studies.
Program planning and development
• Ensures recommended program solutions fulfill Client's & Costco goals and brand standards
• Effectively communicates program expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
• Liaison with the Business Managers to develop marketing strategy to support program implementation at Costco
• Works with the BM and RM to create and manage timelines/due dates that keep project on track and set us up for flawless execution
• Works closely with client to support them in generating new ideas/strategic concepts for platforms as well as retail custom promotions.
Program execution & implementation
• Interacts with client's team to assure proper information is supplied, on a timely manner
• Works with the client on allocating products for a specific time frame within the due dates
• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the program
• Identifies and manages program dependencies and critical path
• Proactively supports changes in project scope, identifies potential crises and devise contingency plans
• Analyzes execution reports to assure program adheres with Costco and Client's expectations.
Financial responsibilities
• Helps RM\VP manage overall success of accounts - including communication of critical deadlines to client sales teams as it relates to cycle deadlines
• Assists in the completion of vendor commitment forms
• Provides reporting that tracks Client's progress towards their promotional commitment
• Keeps Costco and client abreast of changes in programs that may affect the overall budget and/or timing.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, or related field.
Work Experience Requirements:
• 3-5 years of advertising, marketing, or related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
• 2-3 years equivalent Club Industry customer service or work experience required.
• 2 years of prior management/leadership experience.
• Research/analysis experiences a plus.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements:
• Strong organizational skill with the ability to handle numerous projects at once.
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude, self-starter with strong problem-solving ability.
• Ability to effectively develop and communicate ideas to upper management/Clients/Costco.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel and PowerPoint.
• Be willing, able, readily available to work outside of "normal hours".
• Assist and grow relations with Costco and clients.
• Provide follow-up on discussions, issues, projects, etc. internally & with customers.
• Must have a valid driver's license and must be able to drive a car for extended periods of time. This position requires driving to Costco for buyer meetings and to review demo's preformed at warehouses.
• Ability to protects and secures all confidential and proprietary information.
Acosta Sales & Marketing is an Equal Opportunity Employer
By submitting your application you agree with and accept the Acosta Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions.
US: http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-us/
Canada: http://acosta.jobs/privacy-policy-ca/
Acosta utilizes E-Verify for validating the ability to work in the United States for all job candidates. If you want more information on what this entails and your rights as a job applicant, please use the link provided to access information on our use of E-Verify and your right to work. Employer Resources (e-verify.gov)
Acosta Group, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at the time of this posting. Acosta Group may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications and locations in Washington. This range may be modified in the future.
