Sales Director for Costco Demonstrations and Services (CDS)

Summary Description: As the Director of Sales for CDSThe, your responsibilities will encompass a broad range of activities including developing long-term sales strategies and annual sales plans. You will set sales objectives in coordination with the CDS business plan and work directly with Costco GMM to establish regional event volume strategies. You will also devise creative new programs and... services for Costco and its vendors while collaborating with Costco buying managements in each region. Your role will require close collaboration with the customer to provide valuable insights about consumer profiles. Compensation and Benefits: Please provide information on compensation and benefits Why you should apply for this position today: - Opportunity to develop long-term sales strategies - Work on identifying consumer profiles and trends and contribute to providing valuable insights - Collaborate with strong customer focus - Devise creative new programs and services for Costco in conjunction with leading vendors - Opportunity to work in direct collaboration with top management and influence change Skills: - Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills - Strong negotiation and collaboration skills - Ability to work effectively with team members and customers - Analytical, strategic and creative thinking - Strong management and leadership skills - Ability to work with ambiguity Responsibilities: - Develop long-term sales strategies and annual sales plans - Establish relationships with strong customer focus and collaborate with Costco buying management in each region - Provide valuable insights about consumer profiles and trends - Establish annual and monthly sales objectives in coordination with the CDS business plan. - Work directly with the Costco GMM to establish regional event volume strategies and identify discrepancies in expected volume. - Work to influence change to get the volume back on track. - Devise creative new programs and services for Costco and its vendors. - Sell in these services and oversee successful implementation. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field - Minimum of 10 years of experience in sales management or business development - Strong record of successfully developing sales strategies and sales plans Similar Occupations / Job Titles that would be a great fit for this role: - Vice President Sales - Senior Director Sales - Director of Business Development - Sales Manager - Director of Sales and Marketing Education Requirements: - Bachelor's degree (Master?s preferred) in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field. Education Requirements Credential Category: - Bachelor's degree (Master?s preferred). Experience Requirements: - Minimum of 10 years of experience in sales management or business development. Why someone should work in Atlanta, GA: - Vibrant and dynamic city offering high-quality cultural, sports and entertainment events. - Thriving business hub with a strong job market. - Access to top-ranked educational institutions. - Diverse community with great neighborhoods and affordable cost of living