Event Manager - In-Store Demonstrations & Team Leadership

Advantage Solutions; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Set schedule Tue-Sat

Work-life balance

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(K) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Advantage Solutions in the United States is seeking an Event Manager to recruit, hire and supervise in-store Product Demonstrators. You will oversee product preparation and presentation, training and deliver superb service to Club members, coordinating with warehouse managers, vendors and demonstrators including new location grand openings.

CDS is a leading in-house event marketing provider to Costco and offers a strong set of benefits and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Event coordination

Staff training

Budgeting

Food safety

Coaching

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook)

Job description

Advantage Solutions in the United States is seeking an Event Manager to recruit, hire and supervise in-store Product Demonstrators. You will oversee product preparation and presentation, training and deliver superb service to Club members, coordinating with warehouse managers, vendors and demonstrators including new location grand openings.

CDS is a leading in-house event marketing provider to Costco and offers a strong set of benefits and a supportive team environment.