CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is a premier event marketing agency specializing in delivering in-store product demonstration services primarily for Costco warehouses. As the preferred in-house event marketing provider to Costco, CDS excels in person-to-person marketing which effectively drives sales and promotes customer engagement with top-tier products. Established as one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies, CDS focuses on outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services catering to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The company serves an extensive array of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. Through these efforts, CDS bridges the gap between manufacturers and retailers, ensuring consumers have access to the best available products in the marketplace.

The role of Event Manager at CDS is a full-time position focused on overseeing the recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of in-store Product Demonstrators. This role is critical for ensuring that product preparation and presentation are conducted with excellence, upholding food safety and sanitation standards while delivering outstanding customer service to club members. The Event Manager acts as a pivotal communication link between warehouse managers, vendors, and the demonstrator team, ensuring cohesive execution of marketing events and promotions. Responsibilities include managing product demonstrations, coordinating demonstration activities, and actively participating in the grand openings of new Costco locations. This role requires a motivated individual with strong leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage and develop diverse teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The Event Manager will also be collaborating with district management to assess various performance metrics such as sales results, labor efficiency, and operational costs, making strategic adjustments to improve effectiveness.

This position offers a structured schedule typically from Tuesday to Saturday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, although variations may occur based on business needs. CDS emphasizes work-life balance and offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off. Furthermore, the company values safety, professionalism, and inclusivity, providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applying equal employment opportunity principles without discrimination. With an emphasis on operational excellence and customer satisfaction, the Event Manager plays a vital role in driving the success of CDS’s client programs and maintaining its reputation as an industry leader in event marketing.