CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $68,640.00 - $73,100.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
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 the preferred in-house event marketing provider to Costco, known for delivering superior person-to-person marketing services within the retail sector. CDS specializes in driving sales for both its customers and Costco by managing and executing impactful product demonstrations and marketing events. The company operates as a leading sales and marketing agency in North America, focusing on outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services. CDS serves a diverse range of trade channels, including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. This broad reach enables CDS to bridge the gap... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school education or equivalent
- two to four years 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 and take corrective measures
- 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 experience in client-side or supplier-side branded consumer-packaged goods company
- ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- supervising skills including delegating responsibility, training and evaluating performance
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
- flexibility and adaptability
- proven 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
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 customer service excellence
- communicate effectively between 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 necessary adjustments
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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