Associate Manager Marketing ADW

The Associate Marketing Manager plays a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing in-store demo programs at Costco. This position serves as a central point of contact for clients, Costco partners, third-party demo vendors, and internal teams to ensure programs are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with client and brand expectations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. This is a Hybrid role. They Hybrid Schedule is working normal business hours, Tuesday through Thursday in office at our San Diego Office. Client, Costco, and Stakeholder Management Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for all matters related to Costco demo activity. Develop, nurture, and maintain strong working relationships with clients, Costco partners, demo vendors, and internal stakeholders. Lead regular client status meetings for active programs and proactively prepare for upcoming initiatives. Attend marketing and client meetings, capture key discussion points, and provide timely recaps and follow-up on issues, decisions, and next steps. Support leadership with the coordination of key customer presentations, including market research studies and related materials. Program Planning and Development Ensure recommended program solutions support client objectives, Costco requirements, and established brand standards. Communicate program expectations, timelines, deliverables, and critical dates to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear manner. Partner with Business Managers and Regional Management to develop marketing strategies that support successful program implementation at Costco. Create and manage project timelines, due dates, and key milestones to keep programs on track and support flawless execution. Collaborate with clients to help generate new ideas, strategic concepts, platform opportunities, and retail-specific promotional programs. Program Execution and Implementation Work with client teams to ensure accurate program information, product details, and required materials are provided on time. Coordinate product allocation needs for assigned timeframes while meeting established deadlines. Identify, communicate, and resolve program issues, risks, conflicts, dependencies, and critical path items. Support changes in project scope by identifying potential challenges and recommending practical contingency plans. Review and analyze execution reports to confirm programs align with Costco and client expectations. Financial and Administrative Support Support Regional Management and leadership in managing the overall success of accounts, including communication of critical cycle deadlines to client sales teams. Assist with the completion, tracking, and follow-up of vendor commitment forms and related program documentation. Help monitor program budgets, timelines, and deliverables to support accurate and efficient execution. What You’ll Bring Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field; equivalent work experience may also be considered. 2–3+ years of experience in the club, retail, consumer packaged goods, marketing, promotions, or related industry. Experience supporting client relationships, program execution, project coordination, or customer-focused marketing initiatives. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint. Preferred Skills and Experience Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities at once. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to share updates, recap meetings, and communicate effectively with clients and internal leaders. Collaborative team player with a positive, solutions-focused approach. Self-starter with strong analytical, problem-solving, and follow-through skills. Ability to develop and present ideas clearly to leadership, clients, Costco partners, and cross-functional teams. Comfortable working in a deadline-driven environment and available to support business needs outside of standard hours when required. Research, analysis, customer service, or club industry experience is a plus. We are looking for a motivated marketing professional who enjoys building relationships, keeping programs organized, and helping bring client initiatives to life in a retail environment. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and energized by cross-functional collaboration, we encourage you to apply. #DiscoverYourPath