Job Opportunity: Strategic Sales Manager & UX Designer

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Position: Strategic Sales Manager (Remote - USA)

Responsibilities:

• Support the US SVP of Sales in shaping strategic initiatives for key accounts, including Costco, and execute U.S. channel strategies.

• Serve as the primary liaison for Costco buyers; manage line reviews, negotiations, and promotional planning. Additional retailers may be assigned.

• Develop and analyze P&L models for new and existing business; deliver data-driven insights for internal and external decision-making.

• Lead weekly/monthly sales forecasts and build annual operating plans; communicate forecast adjustments as needed.

• Collaborate with Trade Marketing to develop and execute promotional sales initiatives.

• Monitor top product performance across retail channels; deliver performance updates to stakeholders.

• Utilize syndicated data, competitive intelligence, and consumer trends to optimize market positioning for O-Cedar and evaluate promotion effectiveness.

• Maintain competitive audits and market analyses, tracking product assortment, pricing, placement, and promotions.

• Other duties as assigned by leadership.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sales, or Marketing (preferred).

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Sales, Trade/Shopper Marketing, Retail Buying, or Category Management.

• Experience working for or selling to Costco, or within CPG (consumer packaged goods) required.

• Proficiency in Excel for data analysis (MS Access experience a plus); familiarity with IRI or syndicated data preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills; excellent written and verbal communication.

• Skilled in project management with the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.

• Remote position; must be willing to travel to Aurora, IL and Seattle, WA (~20%).

Commitment to Diversity:

Freudenberg is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position: UX Designer – Costco Travel (Remote – Seattle/Issaquah, WA)

About the Role:

Join Costco Travel IT, part of Costco Wholesale – the world’s third-largest retailer, known for its employee-first culture. As a UX Designer, you will create meaningful user experiences that delight Costco Travel members. Work with a dynamic team of professionals committed to excellence and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facilitate design workshops: journey mapping, storyboarding, and affinity diagramming.

• Create interactive wireframes and prototypes using tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.

• Conduct user research, usability testing, and competitive analysis to inform design solutions.

• Prepare technical documentation, ensuring adherence to design specifications and accessibility standards (WCAG).

• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and business stakeholders.

• Lead UX projects from concept to launch; manage expectations and negotiate trade-offs.

• Support continuous improvement in UX practices and advocate for user-centered design.

• Maintain and enhance Costco Travel’s design system, contributing to visual design patterns, icons, and artifacts (e.g., personas, journey maps).

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of UX design experience with a strong portfolio (consumer and enterprise).

• Proficiency in design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch) and usability research tools (e.g., UserTesting.com).

• Experience designing across devices (desktop and mobile) and applying WCAG standards.

• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and project management skills.

• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Lean UX principles.

• Foundational knowledge of visual design, typography, and layout.

Preferred:

• Graduate degree in User-Centered Design or equivalent experience.

• Basic coding skills (HTML, CSS) for troubleshooting.

• Experience in Agile development environments.

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range:
Level 1: $80,000 – $110,000
Level 2: $105,000 – $135,000
Level 3: $130,000 – $165,000

Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan, paid time off, and more.

Application Process:

Submit your Cover Letter and Resume. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Costco does not sponsor employment visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Costco and Freudenberg are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, gender, veteran status, disability, or any protected characteristic.