CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Club Demonstration Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,304 - 73,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Club Demonstration Services is seeking a Full-Time Event Manager in Los Angeles to oversee the recruitment and training of in-store Product Demonstrators. This role involves ensuring great customer experience and effective product presentations. Candidates will lead teams and participate in grand openings, ensuring exceptional service across events.

A strong emphasis on leadership and communication skills is crucial, alongside basic computer proficiency. This full-time position offers a structured schedule and full benefits including medical and 401(k).

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in retail or hospitality; 3-5 years in consumer-packaged goods preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams and exercise independent judgment.
• NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and hire part-time staff.
• Oversee product preparation and presentation.
• Train Product Demonstrators in customer service.
• Communicate with managers, vendors, and demonstrators.
• Participate in new location grand openings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Detail-oriented

Customer Service

Education

High school education or equivalent; Associate’s Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Job description

CDS Full Time Event Manager – Product Demonstration

Location: Woodland Hills, California, United States
Address: 21800 Victory Blvd, Woodland Hills, CA, US
Requisition ID: 2026-440160

Minimum Salary: USD $70,304.00 per year
Maximum Salary: USD $73,100.00 per year

Job Summary

Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is seeking an Event Manager to recruit, hire, and supervise in‑store Product Demonstrators. The manager oversees product preparation and presentation, training, and ensures exceptional service to all Club members. Coordination with warehouse managers, vendors, and demonstration staff, including participation in new location grand openings, is essential.

Benefits

• Set schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 8:30 AM–5:30 PM (may vary based on needs)
• Work‑life balance
• Full‑time benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• Short‑term 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 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.
• Support the maintenance and ongoing development of corporate governance framework, policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the District Manager to evaluate event performance metrics and adjust as necessary.
• Achieve defined revenue and net income objectives through sales activation, strategy and expense management.
• Optimize customer satisfaction/loyalty through improved operations.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent; Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Two to four years of related experience in retail, hospitality, or food environments; 3–5 years in a client‑side or supplier‑side consumer‑packaged goods company preferred.
• Detail oriented with excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead well‑performing teams and exercise independent judgement.
• Ability to coach and counsel employees, take correct measures as needed.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Work independently and prioritize with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, web browsers).
• NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.