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
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 agency specializing in providing in-store product demonstration services, primarily servicing Costco locations. Established as the preferred in-house event marketing provider for Costco, CDS excels in person-to-person marketing services that both drive sales and enhance customer experience. The company operates as a bridge between manufacturers and retailers, delivering exceptional product visibility and engagement in various retail environments including clubs, grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, and more. CDS promotes a set schedule, strong work-life balance, and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development for their employees. They proudly offer full-time positions... 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 judgment
- Able to coach and counsel employees and take correct measures as needed
- Flexibility and ability to work in a fast paced environment
Job Qualifications
- High school education or equivalent
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience preferred
- 3-5 years of experience in client-side, branded, consumer-packaged goods company or combination of supplier-side and client-side experience
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- 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 to changes in projects or business environment
- Proven 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
- Support the maintenance and ongoing development of corporate governance framework, policies and procedures
- Collaborate with the District Manager to evaluate event performance metrics and make adjustments as necessary
- Achieve defined revenue and net income objectives through sales activation, strategy and expense management
- Optimize customer satisfaction and loyalty through improved operations
- Hire, retain, train, coach, guide, direct and develop direct reports
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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