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CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $45,200.00 - $75,300.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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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

Job Description

Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is a leading North American sales and marketing agency specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services. CDS primarily serves manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods (CPG), bridging the gap between manufacturers and retailers to provide consumers access to the best products available in the market today. The company excels in trade channels, including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. CDS is well-known as the preferred in-house event marketing provider to Costco, delivering top-notch person-to-person marketing services that drive sales for... 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 client-side branded consumer-packaged goods company or 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
  • Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships
  • Ability to direct, lead and develop people
  • Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
  • 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
  • Collaborate with district manager to evaluate event performance metrics and make adjustments

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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