CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Minneapolis, MN, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $51,000.00 - $63,500.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

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 premier event marketing agency specializing in in-store product demonstrations and marketing services, primarily serving Costco, one of the largest membership warehouse clubs in the world. CDS is recognized as the preferred in-house event marketing provider to Costco, delivering exceptional person-to-person marketing services that drive sales for both their customers and the retailer. The company has established itself as a leader in the outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing sectors, catering to a broad array of trade channels like grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. CDS is... 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 or equivalent experience preferred
3-5 years of experience in a client-side, branded, consumer-packaged goods company or a combination of 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, able to change according to 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 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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