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CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Oxnard, CA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $68,640.00 - $73,100.00
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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 event marketing provider specializing in person-to-person marketing services for the retail giant Costco. With a long-standing partnership, CDS is recognized as the preferred in-house event marketing provider, offering exceptional product demonstration and promotional services that drive sales and enhance customer engagement. CDS prides itself on its commitment to excellence, innovative marketing strategies, and a work environment that supports work-life balance. The company operates across North America and serves a variety of markets including food products and consumer packaged goods through detailed and well-executed promotional events. Their expertise extends to various retail trade channels... 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
  • ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds
  • able to stand for long periods
  • able to work in extremely cold conditions such as refrigerated and freezer sections
  • ability to travel and drive

Job Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or equivalent experience
  • bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
  • 3-5 years of experience in client-side, branded, consumer-packaged goods company or a combination of supplier-side and client-side experience
  • proven ability to lead well performing teams
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • supervising skills including delegating responsibility, training and evaluating performance
  • 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 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)

Job Location

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