Event Manager — In-Store Product Demonstrations

SAS Retail Services, Inc.; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

CDS is seeking an Event Manager responsible for recruiting, hiring and supervising in-store Product Demonstrators and overseeing product preparation, training and service for Club Demonstration Services (CDS). This role partners with warehouse managers, vendors and demonstrators, and supports grand openings at new locations.

We offer a set Tuesday-Saturday schedule, work-life balance, full-time benefits, disability coverage, a 401(k) plan and generous PTO as part of our total compensation

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 2–4 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.
• Flexible and able to work in a fast paced environment.

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.

Skills

Recruitment

Training

Leadership

Communication

Event Management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

CDS is seeking an Event Manager responsible for recruiting, hiring and supervising in-store Product Demonstrators and overseeing product preparation, training and service for Club Demonstration Services (CDS). This role partners with warehouse managers, vendors and demonstrators, and supports grand openings at new locations.

We offer a set Tuesday-Saturday schedule, work-life balance, full-time benefits, disability coverage, a 401(k) plan and generous PTO as part of our total compensation