In-Store Event Lead — Training, Demos & Openings

Advantage-Solutions; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is seeking an Event Manager to recruit, hire and supervise in-store product demonstrators, ensuring flawless preparation, presentation and training. You will coordinate with warehouse managers, vendors and demonstrators and participate in grand openings at new locations.

The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership and customer service in a fast-paced retail environment, with a clear path for growth and extensive in-house training.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience (Required).
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (Preferred).
• 3-5 Years of experience in a client-side branded consumer-packaged goods company or related mix.
• Experience in recruiting, training and supervising event staff.
• NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification required.

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 customer service.
• Communicate between managers, vendors and demonstrators.
• Participate in new location grand openings as required.
• Direct activities for successful events, promotion and sales of vendor products.
• Communicate strategies and tactics to achieve sales, service and operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Training skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Outlook

Access

Web browsers

Job description

Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is seeking an Event Manager to recruit, hire and supervise in-store product demonstrators, ensuring flawless preparation, presentation and training. You will coordinate with warehouse managers, vendors and demonstrators and participate in grand openings at new locations.

The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership and customer service in a fast-paced retail environment, with a clear path for growth and extensive in-house training.