CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Berkeley, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $68,640.00 - $73,100.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

short-term disability

long-term disability

401k plan

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is a leading sales and marketing agency specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and event marketing services. As the preferred in-house event marketing provider to Costco, CDS is well-known for offering the best person-to-person marketing services in the industry, driving sales for its customers and the retailer. The company services a wide variety of retail trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. With a strong focus on bridging the gap between manufacturers and retailers, CDS ensures consumers have access to the finest products available in... 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
Bachelor's degree preferred
3-5 years of experience in client-side branded consumer-packaged goods or 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
Proven ability to build and maintain 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 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 including execution rates, sales performance, labor hours and operational costs
Achieve defined revenue and net income objectives through sales activation, strategy and expense management
Optimize customer satisfaction and loyalty through improved operations

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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