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DESCRIPTION The Associate Marketing Manager works closely with our clients and Costco to manage the planning and execution of 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 Essential Functions of this Position (list in order of most important to least important): Account Services 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 Clients & 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 impletion 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 clients 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 Clients expectations Financial Responsibilities Helps RMVP 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 QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Education and Work Experience Bachelors Degree required in advertising, marketing, or related field or equivalent work experience required Minimum 2 - 3 years of experience in Club Industry Research/analysis experiences a plus Club Industry customer service experience preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Requirements Must be able to handle multiple projects Strong organizational and communications skills Must be a team player with a positive attitude Self-starter with strong analytical problem-solving ability Ability to effectively develop and communicate ideas to upper managementClientsCostco 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 Physical Requirements Seeing Color Perception Lifting (25-lbs) Ability to Travel (25% travel) Climbing Listening Pushing/Pulling Carrying (25-lbs) ABOUT US Acosta is a part of Acosta Group a collective of the industrys most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. Specializing in retail sales services, digital strategy, and business intelligence, Acosta empowers brands to thrive in the world of omnichannel shopping. Our sales and digital teams build lasting relationships, ensuring our client brands get the space they deserve in stores and outperform the competition online, while our merch reps make brands shine in retail locations across the world. But its not just about what we do its about who we are. With a team of over 20,000 associates, were a community of forward-thinking, value-driven professionals committed to an unmatched level of trust and transparency in the industry. And, we understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why many of our field roles provide our associates with flexible scheduling options. Join us and be a part of a team that values growth and making a real impact for our clients, retail partners and their customers. Acosta Group and its subsidiaries believe the posted compensation range accurately reflects this role at the time of posting. Final pay may vary based on qualifications and location, and the range may be updated in the future. Acosta Group is an E-Verify employer. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Statement and Terms of Conditions. US: Canada: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. Acosta is part of Acosta Group. To learn more about Acosta click here: Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer Job Category: Administration Position Type: Full time Business Unit: Sales Salary Range: $63,000.00 - $66,900.00 Company: Acosta Canada Corporation Req ID: 6133 #J-18808-Ljbffr