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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 $51,000.00 - $63,500.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) Plan
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is a leading marketing agency specializing in event marketing and in-store product demonstration services. As the preferred in-house event marketing provider to Costco, CDS excels in creating impactful person-to-person marketing experiences that drive sales and enhance customer engagement. The company services a wide array of manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of consumer packaged goods and food products across multiple retail channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, and club stores. Known for its industry-leading sales activation and brand representation expertise, CDS supports both vendors and retailers by bridging the gap between product manufacturers and consumers.
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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 and take corrective measures
  • Flexibility and ability to work in a fast paced environment

Job Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience
  • 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 to changes in 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 Office and web browsers
  • 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
  • Achieve defined revenue and net income objectives through sales activation and expense management
  • Optimize customer satisfaction through improved operations
  • Support the maintenance and ongoing development of corporate governance framework, policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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