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 judgement
Able to coach and counsel employees, take correct measures as needs
Flexibility and ability to work in a fast paced environment
The following are the minimum job-related qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job
Education Level: (Required): Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
Field of Study/Area of Experience: Degree Program/Major (e.g. Marketing, Business Administration or related field)
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
Field / Administrative 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
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
Minimum _USD $66,560.00/Yr._
Maximum _USD $70,000.00/Yr._
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 services
Communicate between multiple manager, vendors and demonstrators
Participate in new location grand openings as required
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
Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources
This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by ones supervisor or other manager related to the position/department
Job description
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CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is in need of anEvent 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,...

United States
California
San Luis Obispo
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