Lead Event Manager - In-Store Product Demonstrations

Advantage Solutions; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Set schedule Tue-Sat 8:30AM-5:30PM

Work-life balance

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life benefits

Disability insurance (short & long)

401(K) plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is seeking an Event Manager to recruit, hire and supervise in-store Product Demonstrators, overseeing product prep and presentation, training and delivering superb service to Club members. The role requires coordination between warehouse managers, vendors and demonstrators and may include grand openings at new locations.

CDS is the preferred in-house event marketing provider to Costco, offering strong benefits and a path to lead high-energy events and promotions

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 2–4 years of related experience in retail, hospitality, or food environments.
• Detail oriented with leadership and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead well performing teams.

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.

Skills

Independent work

Supervising skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Customer relationships

People leadership

Microsoft Office

Food handler certification

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is seeking an Event Manager to recruit, hire and supervise in-store Product Demonstrators, overseeing product prep and presentation, training and delivering superb service to Club members. The role requires coordination between warehouse managers, vendors and demonstrators and may include grand openings at new locations.

CDS is the preferred in-house event marketing provider to Costco, offering strong benefits and a path to lead high-energy events and promotions