CDS Full Time Event Manager CAN - Product Demonstration

Youradv; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event marketing agency in Canada is seeking a Full Time Event Manager to oversee product demonstrations at Costco. You'll be responsible for recruiting and training staff, managing event preparation, and ensuring excellent service. The ideal candidate has experience in retail or hospitality and strong leadership skills. The role offers a set schedule from Tuesday to Saturday, promoting work-life balance and generous paid time off.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Short and Long-Term Disability

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• Two to four years of related experience in retail, hospitality, or food environments.
• Proven ability to lead well performing teams.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train and hire part-time staff.
• Oversee product preparation and presentation.
• Communicate between multiple managers, vendors, and demonstrators.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Flexibility

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

CDS Full Time Event Manager CAN - Product Demonstration

Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is in need of an Event Manager responsible for the recruitment, hiring and supervision of in store Product Demonstrators. You will oversee product preparation and presentation, training and provide superb service to all Club members. This position requires strong communication between warehouse managers, vendors and in store Product Demonstrators including participation in new location grand openings.

CDS is the preferred in-house event marketing provider to Costco. We offer the best person-to-person marketing services in the industry, driving sales for our customers and Costco. APPLY TODAY!

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

Position Summary

As the in-house product sampling company for Costco Wholesale, CDS has friendly, professional and talented employees who provide high quality product demonstrations and marketing services to Costco Wholesale and its vendors.

The Event Manager will lead, oversee and execute performance for all warehouse demonstration activities of the organization in line with overall strategy goals. S / he will enforce processes that contribute toward the efficient operation and alignment of CDS Operations while remaining supportive of product innovation and the growth the business. The Event Manager will support the District Manager to ensure CDS remains at the forefront of the global event marketing industry and will assist in leveraging organizational resources and the customer to achieve strategic and financial objectives for CDS.

Job Duty

• Direct all activities engaged in successful events, promotion and sales of vendor products
• Communicate strategies and tactics to achieve sales, service and operational excellence
• Support the maintenance and ongoing development of corporate governance framework, policies and procedures
• Collaborate with the District Manager to evaluate various event performance metrics, including execution rates, sales performance, labor hours and operational costs and make adjustments as necessary
• Achieve defined revenue and net income objectives through sales activation, strategy and expense management
• Optimize customer satisfaction / loyalty through improved operations

What We Offer :

• Set schedule of Tuesday-Saturday from 8 : 30AM – 5 : 30PM (may vary based on needs)
• Work-life balance!
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Generous paid time off

Responsibilities :

• 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.

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

CDS Full Time Event Manager CAN - Product Demonstration

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