CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $51,000.00 - $63,500.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is a premier event marketing company specializing in in-store product demonstrations and promotional services. CDS holds the distinction of being the preferred in-house event marketing provider for Costco, one of the largest wholesale retailers globally. This partnership underlines CDS's commitment to delivering top-tier, person-to-person marketing experiences that drive product sales and enhance customer engagement in retail environments. CDS operates across various trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, and club stores, working closely with manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The company prides itself on bridging the gap between manufacturers... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school education or equivalent
- two to four years of related experience in retail, hospitality, or food environments
- detail oriented with excellent leadership and communication skills
- proven ability to lead well performing teams
- ability to exercise independent judgement
- able to coach and counsel employees, take correct measures as needs
- flexibility and ability to work in a fast paced environment
Job Qualifications
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience
- bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in a client-side, branded, consumer-packaged goods company or a combination of supplier-side and client-side experience
- ability to work independently and prioritize with minimal supervision
- supervising skills, including delegating responsibility, training, and evaluating performance
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment
- track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships
- ability to direct, lead, and develop people
- basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, and web browsers
- NEHA professional food handler certification required
Job Duties
- Recruit, train and hire part-time staff
- oversee product preparation and presentation, including food safety and sanitation
- train Product Demonstrators in demonstration preparation and excellent customer services
- communicate between multiple managers, vendors and demonstrators
- participate in new location grand openings as required
- direct all activities engaged in successful events, promotion and sales of vendor products
- communicate strategies and tactics to achieve sales, service and operational excellence
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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