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CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Lansing, MI, 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

Day Shifts
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 company recognized as the preferred in-house event marketing provider to Costco, one of the largest membership club warehouse retailers in the world. CDS specializes in delivering exceptional person-to-person marketing services that drive sales for both their customers and Costco, emphasizing the importance of in-store product demonstrations and consumer engagement. Through their dedicated team and strategic event management, CDS ensures that product demonstrations are executed with expertise, enhancing customer experience and promoting brand visibility. This company is known for its commitment to work-life balance and offers a structured full-time employment schedule, comprehensive... 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 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 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
  • 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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