CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Irvine, 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

Fixed Shifts
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Benefits

Medical 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 agency specializing in providing high-quality in-store product demonstration services, primarily for Costco, one of the largest membership-based retail warehouse clubs in North America. CDS is widely recognized as the preferred in-house event marketing provider to Costco, setting industry standards with its person-to-person marketing approach. The company connects manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of consumer packaged goods with end consumers by offering live demonstrations that drive sales and enhance customer experience in various retail outlets.

CDS prides itself on delivering exceptional service, ensuring all events and product presentations meet high standards for qua... 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 judgment
  • able to coach and counsel employees and take corrective 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
  • excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • proven leadership and ability to lead, develop and coach teams
  • ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
  • proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook
  • NEHA professional food handler certification required
  • track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships
  • flexibility and adaptability in a changing business environment

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 the District Manager to evaluate event performance metrics and make adjustments as necessary

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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