CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Advantage Solutions; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Advantage Solutions is seeking a full-time Event Manager in Plano, Texas. This role involves recruiting, training, and supervising staff while overseeing product demonstrations and ensuring customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills combined with a detail-oriented approach to manage various events effectively. Full-time benefits include medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in retail or hospitality environments.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams.
• Physical capability to perform physical activities and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and hire part-time staff.
• Oversee product preparation and presentation.
• Direct activities for successful events.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Outlook

Job description

CDS Full Time Event Manager – Product Demonstration (Plano, Texas)

Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is seeking an Event Manager to recruit, hire, and supervise in‑store Product Demonstrators. You will oversee product preparation and presentation, train staff, and deliver excellent customer service. The role requires strong communication with warehouse managers, vendors, and demonstrators, and participation in new location grand openings.

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 involved 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 make adjustments as needed.
• Achieve defined revenue and net income objectives through sales activation, strategy and expense management.
• Optimize customer satisfaction and loyalty through improved operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree preferred.
• Two to four years of related experience in retail, hospitality, or food environments (or 3–5 years in a client‑side consumer‑packaged goods company).
• Detail‑oriented with excellent leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
• Proven ability to lead high‑performing teams and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks with minimal supervision, and meet deadlines.
• Basic computer skills: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, and web browsers.
• NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification required; other food‑handler or safety certifications acceptable.
• Physical and environmental requirements: capability to spend 66%+ of the workday performing physical activity, lift or push up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and work in refrigerated/freezer conditions; may be required to travel and drive.

Benefits

• Tuesday‑Saturday schedule, 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (may vary).
• Full‑time benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) plan.
• Generous paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 will provide reasonable accommodations for known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform essential job functions, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment.