CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is a well-established event marketing provider specializing in person-to-person marketing services within the retail industry. Renowned as the preferred in-house event marketing partner to major retailers like Costco, CDS specializes in bridging the gap between manufacturers and retailers by providing quality marketing and sales activation services. The company focuses on outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services tailored to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. Their extensive service covers diverse trade channels, including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. CDS prides itself on offering premier event marketing solutions, driving sales and customer engagement for both its clients and retail partners. As a leader in its niche, CDS maintains a strong commitment to corporate governance, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction, which has positioned it as a trusted strategic partner within the industry.

The role of Event Manager at CDS is a full-time, rewarding position focused primarily on the recruitment, hiring, and supervision of in-store Product Demonstrators. This role is dynamic and critical, requiring a blend of leadership, communication, and operational skills to ensure exceptional product demonstrations that engage customers and drive sales. The Event Manager will be responsible for overseeing product preparation and presentation, monitoring food safety and sanitation standards, training demonstrators to deliver outstanding customer service, and maintaining strong communication with warehouse managers, vendors, and in-store teams. Participation in grand openings of new store locations also falls under this role, highlighting its importance to the company’s expansion efforts.

The standard working schedule for this role is Tuesday through Saturday, from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, although it may vary based on operational needs. CDS emphasizes work-life balance and offers extensive benefits, including full-time medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, short and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off, providing a supportive and comprehensive employment package.

The Event Manager will also collaborate closely with the District Manager to analyze event performance metrics such as sales execution rates, labor hours, and operational costs, making data-driven decisions to enhance performance and profitability. This position calls for a proactive individual who can lead and develop part-time staff, coach employees effectively, and maintain an adaptable, solution-focused mindset in a fast-paced retail environment.

This career opportunity demands a minimum of an associate’s degree or equivalent experience, with a preference for candidates holding a bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration, or related fields. Additionally, candidates should have three to five years of experience in client-side branded consumer-packaged goods companies or a combination of supplier-side and client-side experience. The role requires a NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification, excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong supervisory abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Physical aspects of the job, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varied temperature environments such as refrigerated or freezer sections, are requisite. Travel and driving for business purposes are also part of the job responsibilities.

Joining CDS as an Event Manager allows candidates to play a vital role in shaping customer experiences, enhancing brand visibility, and advancing the company’s mission as a leader in event marketing and consumer engagement.