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CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Minneapolis, MN, 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

Standard Hours
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Benefits

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

Job Description

Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is a premier in-house event marketing provider, widely recognized as the preferred partner to Costco. CDS specializes in delivering exceptional person-to-person marketing services designed to drive sales for both customers and Costco. With a strong commitment to excellence, CDS creates dynamic in-store experiences that enhance product visibility, educate consumers, and stimulate demand across a variety of retail environments. The company is a leader in orchestrating product demonstrations, merchandising, and sales activations that align with client objectives and deliver measurable business results. CDS ensures that each event is managed with professionalism, efficiency, and a keen eye for... 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 needs
  • 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
  • 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 environments
  • 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 manager, 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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