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CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

New Britain, CT, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $51,000.00 - $63,500.00
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Work Schedule

Fixed Shifts
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off
Work-life balance

Job Description

Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is a leading marketing and sales agency recognized as the preferred in-house event marketing provider for Costco. CDS specializes in delivering superior person-to-person marketing services that drive sales and enhance customer engagement for its clients and Costco members. With a focus on excellence, CDS supports manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods by bridging the gap between manufacturers and retailers. Their expertise spans multiple trade channels, including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. The company's commitment to quality, customer satisfaction, and operational success has... 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, take correct measures as needed
  • Flexibility and ability to work in a fast paced environment

Job Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in client-side branded consumer-packaged goods or a combination of supplier 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 changing 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

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
  • Collaborate with the District Manager to evaluate event performance metrics and make adjustments
  • Achieve revenue and net income objectives through sales activation and expense management
  • Optimize customer satisfaction and loyalty through improved operations

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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