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CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Columbus, OH, 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

Standard Hours
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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 event marketing company specializing in providing in-store product demonstration services primarily to Costco, one of the largest wholesale warehouse clubs in North America. As the preferred in-house event marketing provider to Costco, CDS has established itself as a leader in person-to-person marketing by driving product sales and enhancing consumer engagement through dynamic and interactive product demonstrations. CDS's core mission is to connect manufacturers and retailers effectively, enabling consumers to access and experience the best products available in the market. The company operates across multiple retail channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty stores, convenience... 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 and take corrective measures as needed
  • 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 or combination of supplier and client-side experience
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize with minimal supervision
  • Supervising skills including delegating, training, and evaluating performance
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Flexible and adaptable to business environment changes
  • 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 manager, 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 defined revenue and net income objectives through sales activation and strategy
  • Optimize customer satisfaction and loyalty through improved operations
  • Hire, retain, train, coach, guide, direct, and develop direct reports using company resources

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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