Summary
CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration
Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is seeking an Event Manager responsible for recruiting, hiring, and supervising in-store Product Demonstrators. You will oversee product preparation, presentation, training, and provide excellent service to all Club members. This role requires strong communication with warehouse managers, vendors, and in-store Product Demonstrators, including participation in new location grand openings.
CDS is the preferred in-house event marketing provider for Costco, offering top-tier person-to-person marketing services that drive sales for our clients and Costco. We are a leading North American sales and marketing agency specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services to food and consumer packaged goods companies across various trade channels.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
1. Direct all activities related to successful events, promotion, and sales of vendor products.
2. Communicate strategies and tactics to achieve sales, service, and operational excellence.
3. Support the development and maintenance of corporate governance, policies, and procedures.
4. Collaborate with the District Manager to evaluate performance metrics and adjust strategies accordingly.
5. Achieve revenue and net income objectives through sales activation and expense management.
6. Enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty through improved operations.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports: Hire, train, coach, and develop direct reports using company-wide processes and resources.
Indirect Reports: This position does not have mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Associate's Degree or equivalent experience required; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Experience: 3-5 years in a client-side branded consumer-packaged goods company or a combination of supplier-side and client-side experience.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
* Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
* Supervising skills including delegation, training, and performance evaluation.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Flexibility and adaptability to changing project or business needs.
* Proven ability to build and maintain customer/client relationships.
* Leadership skills to direct and develop teams.
* Basic computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, and web browsers.
* NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification is required.
Environmental & Physical Requirements
Must be able to perform essential functions in office, field, retail, or warehouse environments. Activities include physical activity, lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and working in cold conditions. Travel and driving are required, with proper safety practices essential.
Additional Information
This job description is not exhaustive. Responsibilities may be added or changed at the company's discretion. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for known disabilities in accordance with law.
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