Client Partnership Manger - Costco

C.A. Fortune

4d • $65,000 - $75,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Client Partnership Manager - Costco position is an important part of the team, that leads the processes put in place to help oversee the health of key Costco accounts on behalf of our clients. In addition to driving the health of existing accounts, the person in this role also provides the Sales team with the necessary tools and insights to help our clients businesses grow. The role will have a high level of interaction with our clients and co-workers, responsible for advising on strategy and solving various problems that come across the desk. This is a fully remote position with a salary range of $65,000 - $75,000 and requires less than 10% travel for team or client meetings. C.A. Fortune is looking for individuals committed to growing their careers long-term and who are passionate about building better brands that inspire healthier lifestyles.

Requirements

• 4+ years of post-secondary education (preferred completion of bachelor’s degree)
• 3+ years of CPG industry experience
• Must have previous Costco buying or selling experience in food & beverage
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and SharePoint proficiency
• Data analytics experience
• Ability to work independently and meet goals that have been established
• Ability to be flexible in daily routine and tackle new tasks and/or projects as they arise

Nice To Haves

• Extensive Costco buying or selling experience in food & beverage
• Experience working with a food broker that sells to Costco
• Trade spend planning and management experience

Responsibilities

• Onboarding new clients and putting together pricing proposals for Sales to present to Costco buying
• Daily PO tracking and updating GenWeb portal.
• Reacting and resolving issues as they come up on daily basis with regards to logistics delays or order shortages and communicating to Costco in a timely manner
• Maintain consistent communication and timely follow-up with Costco and clients and be available and responsive to their real time needs
• Demonstrate problem solving abilities and come up with creative solutions for client and teammate issues that arise
• Develop and maintain relationships with Costco ICS, assistant buyers and buyers
• Providing all item/system maintenance, new item submissions and promotional support, etc.
• Assist teammates with promotions and/or paperwork on an ad hoc basis

Benefits

• PTO and sick days
• 11 paid company holidays per year
• 1 floating holiday
• 2 paid volunteer days per year
• Bonus eligible
• 3 months fully paid parental leave (regardless of gender)
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid company life insurance
• 401k with company match
• Summer hours (half day Fridays from Memorial Day thru Labor Day)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level