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CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Reno, NV, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $44,900.00 - $74,800.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Fixed Shifts
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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 event marketing company specializing in providing in-store product demonstration and marketing services, primarily for Costco, one of North America's largest wholesale club retailers. CDS is recognized as the preferred in-house event marketing provider to Costco, delivering best-in-class person-to-person marketing solutions that drive sales for both customers and Costco itself. The company focuses on promoting consumer packaged goods and food products through engaging, well-managed product demonstrations that create direct interaction between vendors and consumers in retail environments. With an emphasis on quality, safety, and customer satisfaction, CDS employs a team of skilled demonstrators and... 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 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 preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience in client-side branded consumer-packaged goods company or supplier-side and client-side experience
  • NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification required
  • 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

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 service
  • Communicate between warehouse 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
  • Communicate strategies and tactics to achieve sales, service and operational excellence

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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