CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Club Demonstration Services; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event marketing firm is seeking an Event Manager in East Lansing. This role involves recruiting and training part-time staff, overseeing product demonstrations, and ensuring excellent service. Ideal candidates should have leadership experience and strong communication skills. The position offers benefits and a set schedule. Apply today!

Benefits

Full Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)

401(K) plan

Generous paid time off

Work-life balance!

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in retail, hospitality, or food environments.
• Experience in hiring, training, and supervision of staff.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train and hire part-time staff.
• Oversee product preparation and presentation.
• Participate in new location grand openings.

Skills

Excellent leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Basic computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook)

NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification

Job description

CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Job Location: US-MI-East Lansing

• Requisition ID: 2025-437081
• Category: Product and Event Demonstrations
• Salary: USD $51,000.00/Yr. – USD $63,500.00/Yr.

Summary

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!

What We Offer:

• Set schedule of Tuesday-Saturday from 8:30AM - 5:30PM (may vary based on needs)
• Work-life balance!
• Full Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) plan
• 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

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities (Company)

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.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports: Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources

Indirect Reports: This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports

Minimum Qualifications

The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

• Education Level: (Required) Associate's Degree or equivalent experience; (Preferred) Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Field of Study/Area of Experience: Degree Program/Major (e.g. Marketing, Business Administration or related field)
• 3-5 years of experience 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 with minimal supervision; Supervising skills; Excellent written & verbal communication; Flexible & adaptable; Track record of building & maintaining customer/client relationships; Ability to direct, lead & develop people; Basic computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook); NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification required

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Field / Administrative Requirements: Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be performed in an office, field, retail store, or warehouse environment. Requires the ability to spend 66%+ of daily time in physical activity, lift and/or push up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and work in refrigerated conditions. Travel may be required. Safety practices when handling products or cooking are essential.

Additional Information

The Company reserves the right to alter or change job responsibilities at any time. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to enable applicants or employees to perform the essential functions of the job as required by law.

Important Information

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The Company is committed to equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or protected categories, and shall provide reasonable accommodations to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment and perform the essential functions of the job.