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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is a premier in-house event marketing provider specializing in person-to-person marketing services, primarily servicing Costco stores. CDS is recognized as the preferred partner for Costco, offering unparalleled sales and marketing support through effective promotion and demonstration of products within club store environments. With a strong presence across North America, CDS bridges the gap between manufacturers, suppliers, and consumers by facilitating hands-on product experiences that drive consumer engagement and boost sales volumes.
The company prides itself on its comprehensive approach to staffing and event management, which includes recruiting, training, and supervising a team of skilled in-store Product ... Show More
The company prides itself on its comprehensive approach to staffing and event management, which includes recruiting, training, and supervising a team of skilled in-store Product ... 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 preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in client-side branded consumer-packaged goods company or combined supplier-side and client-side experience
- Ability to work independently and prioritize
- Supervising skills including delegating responsibility, training and evaluating performance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Flexible and adaptable 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 service
- Communicate between multiple managers, vendors and demonstrators
- Participate in new location grand openings
- Direct all activities engaged in successful events, promotion and sales of vendor products
- Communicate strategies and tactics to achieve sales, service and operational excellence
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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