CDS Event Manager

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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 judgment
Able to coach and counsel employees, take correct measures as needed
Flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Education Level: (Required):
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
3-5 years of experience in a client-side, branded, consumer-packaged goods company; or a combination of supplier-side and client-side experience
Ability to work independently & prioritize with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines
Supervising skills, to include delegating responsibility, training, & evaluating performance
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Flexible & adaptable, able to change & alter according to changes in projects or business environment
Track record of building & maintaining customer/client relationships
Ability to direct, lead, & develop people
Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, & web browsers
NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification required
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job
Work may be performed in an office, field, retail store, or warehouse environment
Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, use products or cook food as appropriate for the demonstration, and may be required to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e., refrigerated and freezer sections)
Also required to travel and drive
The use of proper safety practices when handling the products and/or cooking is essential
Benefits
Set schedule of Tuesday-Saturday from 8:30AM – 5:30PM (may vary based on needs)
Work-life balance!
Full Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
Short and Long-Term Disability
401(K) plan
Generous paid time off
Responsibilities
CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration
Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is in need of an Event Manager responsible for the recruitment, hiring and supervision of in-store Product Demonstrators
You will oversee product preparation and presentation, training and provide superb service to all Club members
This position requires strong communication between warehouse managers, vendors and in-store Product Demonstrators including participation in new location grand openings
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
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department
Job description
Summary

CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is in need of an Event Manager responsible for the recruitment, hiring and supervision of in-store Product Demonstrators. You will oversee product preparation and presentation, training and provide superb service to all Club members. This position requires strong communication between warehouse managers, vendors and in-store Product Demonstrators including participation in new location grand openings.

CDS is the preferred in-house event marketing provider to Costco. We offer the best person-to-person marketing services in the industry, driving sales for our customers and Costco. APPLY TODAY!

What We Offer:
• Set schedule of Tuesday-Saturday from 8:30AM – 5:30PM (may vary based on needs)
• Work-life balance!
• Full Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 401(K) plan
• Generous paid time off

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.

Requirements:
• 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 judgment.
• Able to coach and counsel employees, take correct measures as needed.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Education Level: (Required):
Associate's Degree or equivalent experience (Preferred):
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in a client-side, branded, consumer-packaged goods company; or a combination of supplier-side and client-side experience.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
• Ability to work independently & prioritize with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines.
• Supervising skills, to include delegating responsibility, training, & evaluating performance.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Flexible & adaptable, able to change & alter according to changes in projects or business environment.
• Track record of building & maintaining customer/client relationships.
• Ability to direct, lead, & develop people.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, & web browsers.
• NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification required.

Environmental & Physical Requirements:

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work may be performed in an office, field, retail store, or warehouse environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, use products or cook food as appropriate for the demonstration, and may be required to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e., refrigerated and freezer sections).

Also required to travel and drive. The use of proper safety practices when handling the products and/or cooking is essential.

Additional Information:

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law.
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