Advantage Solutions
CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration
Advantage Solutions, Oregon, Illinois, United States, 61061
Overview
CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration Location: US-OR-Aloha; US-OR-Portland Requisition ID: 2025-436555 Position Type: Full Time Category: Product and Event Demonstrations Salary: USD $51,000.00/Yr. – USD $63,500.00/Yr. Summary: 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 services 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 judgement Able to coach and counsel employees, take correct measures as needs Flexibility and ability to work in a fast paced environment Company Responsibilities (From Related Job Duties)
The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today. Essential Job Duties and 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 Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports: Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources Indirect Reports: This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: Associate's Degree or equivalent experience (Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred) Field of Study/Area of Experience: Marketing, Business Administration or related field Experience: 3-5 years 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 Supervising Skills: delegating, training & evaluating performance Excellent Written & Verbal Communication Skills Flexible & Adaptable to changes in projects or business environment Track record of building & maintaining customer/client relationships Ability to direct, lead, & develop people Basic computer skills: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and web browsers NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification required Environmental & Physical Requirements
Field / Administrative requirements: ability to perform essential functions; travel and driving required; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; standing for long periods; work in cold environments as needed. Additional Information
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned. This description is not exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to alter or change responsibilities at any time. Reasonable accommodations are provided for known disabilities as required by law. Important Information
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be exhaustive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations as required by law.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration Location: US-OR-Aloha; US-OR-Portland Requisition ID: 2025-436555 Position Type: Full Time Category: Product and Event Demonstrations Salary: USD $51,000.00/Yr. – USD $63,500.00/Yr. Summary: 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 services 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 judgement Able to coach and counsel employees, take correct measures as needs Flexibility and ability to work in a fast paced environment Company Responsibilities (From Related Job Duties)
The Company is one of North America's leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today. Essential Job Duties and 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 Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports: Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources Indirect Reports: This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: Associate's Degree or equivalent experience (Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred) Field of Study/Area of Experience: Marketing, Business Administration or related field Experience: 3-5 years 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 Supervising Skills: delegating, training & evaluating performance Excellent Written & Verbal Communication Skills Flexible & Adaptable to changes in projects or business environment Track record of building & maintaining customer/client relationships Ability to direct, lead, & develop people Basic computer skills: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and web browsers NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification required Environmental & Physical Requirements
Field / Administrative requirements: ability to perform essential functions; travel and driving required; ability to lift up to 50 pounds; standing for long periods; work in cold environments as needed. Additional Information
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned. This description is not exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to alter or change responsibilities at any time. Reasonable accommodations are provided for known disabilities as required by law. Important Information
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be exhaustive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations as required by law.
#J-18808-Ljbffr