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CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $57,784.00 - $68,400.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Job Description
Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is a leading in-house event marketing provider to Costco, specializing in person-to-person marketing services that drive sales for customers and the retailer alike. CDS focuses on delivering top-tier product demonstrations and event marketing experiences that effectively promote consumer packaged goods. With a strong presence in North America, CDS is recognized for its commitment to quality and excellence in event management, fostering solid relationships between manufacturers, suppliers, and retail outlets. The company prides itself on its innovative approach to marketing, supporting brand growth and consumer engagement through skilled and well-coordinated product demonstration events. CDS operates within various... 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 needed
- 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 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
- support the maintenance and ongoing development of corporate governance framework, policies and procedures
- collaborate with the District Manager to evaluate various event performance metrics, including execution rates, sales performance, labor hours and operational costs 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 using company-wide processes, tools and resources
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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