CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

saspro-uscareers; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

CDS is seeking a Full Time Event Manager to recruit, train and supervise in-store Product Demonstrators. You will oversee event preparation, vendor communication and product presentation, ensuring food safety compliance and exceptional customer service.

Collaboration with warehouse managers and district staff is essential, including participation in grand openings. Responsibilities include directing events, managing staff performance, and optimizing operations and revenue while delivering a high

Qualifications

• Two to four years of related experience in retail, hospitality, or food environments.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Detail oriented with ability to coach staff.

Responsibilities

• Direct all activities engaged in successful events, promotion and sales of vendor products.
• Coordinate with District Manager, warehouse managers, vendors, and demonstrators.
• Recruit, train and hire part-time staff; supervise product demonstration and food safety.
• Support new location openings and ensure excellent customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Summary

CDS Full Time Event Manager - 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.

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

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

• 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

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