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Club Demonstration Services

CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Club Demonstration Services, Gilroy, California, us, 95021

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Overview

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 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 Minimum Qualifications – Additional Context

Education Level: Associate's Degree or equivalent experience. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Field of Study: 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. Skills include: independent work, supervision, communication, relationship building, leadership, basic computer skills, and NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification. Responsibilities (Company Context)

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. Duties include directing events, strategy communication, governance, performance metrics evaluation, and revenue/expense management to achieve objectives. Environmental & Physical Requirements

Field/Administrative requirements: ability to perform essential functions in office, field, retail store or warehouse environments. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and travel. May work in cold environments and handle food products with proper safety practices. Equal Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are provided to applicants and employees as required by law.

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