CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Joliet, IL, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $49,600.00 - $72,400.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health 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 reputable and leading sales and marketing agency in North America specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services. CDS partners with manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods, offering expertise across various trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. As the preferred in-house marketing provider to Costco, CDS prides itself on delivering the best person-to-person marketing services in the industry, driving consumer engagement and increasing sales for both their customers and Costco.

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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
Preferred bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in marketing, business administration or related field
3-5 years experience in a 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 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 district manager to evaluate event performance and make adjustments

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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