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CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Tucson, AZ, USA|Travel, Onsite

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

Fixed Shifts
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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 premier event marketing and sales company specializing in providing exceptional person-to-person marketing services. As the preferred in-house event marketing provider to Costco, CDS excels in driving sales for both its customers and Costco through strategic event management and product demonstrations. Established as one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies, CDS focuses on outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services across various retail channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. This reputable company bridges the gap between manufacturers and retailers, ensuring consumers have... 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 preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience in client-side, branded, consumer-packaged goods 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 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
  • 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)

Job Location

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