CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $51,000.00 - $63,500.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health 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 reputable event marketing company specializing in person-to-person marketing services, primarily serving Costco, one of the largest wholesale club retailers in the world. CDS is recognized as the preferred in-house event marketing provider to Costco, delivering high-quality product demonstrations that drive sales for both vendors and the retailer. The company operates within the retail and marketing industry, focusing on outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services for manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. CDS prides itself on bridging the gap between manufacturers and retailers, ensuring consumers have access to... 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, 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 preferred
- 3-5 years experience in client-side branded consumer-packaged goods or combined 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
- flexibility and adaptability
- track record of building and maintaining customer and client relationships
- ability to direct, lead and develop people
- basic computer skills including Microsoft Office 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 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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