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CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Winston-Salem, NC, 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 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 top-tier in-store product demonstrations and promotional services exclusively for Costco. As the preferred in-house event marketing provider, CDS focuses on delivering exceptional person-to-person marketing services that effectively drive sales for both our clients and Costco. Our company bridges the gap between manufacturers and retailers, ensuring that consumers have access to the best products on the market through innovative and engaging in-store demonstrations. With a commitment to excellence and professionalism, CDS prides itself on offering a dynamic work environment that fosters growth, teamwork, and outstanding service delivery.
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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 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 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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