Associate Manager Marketing

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. 

Essential Functions: 

• 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 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 impletion at Costco 
• Aids 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 
• Recognizes 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: 

• Supports 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 

Minimum Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's 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:

• Handle multiple projects 
• Strong organizational and communications skills 
• Team player with a positive attitude 
• Self-starter with strong analytical 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

Physical Requirements:

• Seeing
• Color Perception
• Lifting (25-lbs)
• Ability to Travel (25% travel)
• Climbing
• Listening
•  Pushing/Pulling
• Carrying (25-lbs)

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