Advantage Solutions
CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration
Advantage Solutions, West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States
Overview
CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration Job Locations: US-MI-Bloomfield, US-MI-Detroit, US-MI-Bloomfield Hills Primary Posting Location: Bloomfield, MI 48302, United States Requisition ID: 2025-436466 Position Type: Full Time Category: Product and Event Demonstrations Minimum: USD $51,000.00/Yr. Maximum: USD $63,500.00/Yr. Job Will Remain Open Until Filled 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 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 Job Will Remain Open Until Filled Responsibilities (Company Overview)
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. (Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience) Field of Study/Area of Experience: 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, Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to Work Independently & Prioritize with minimal supervision, in order to Meet Deadlines Supervising Skills, including 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. Requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours per day doing activities: physical activity, lifting/pushing up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, handling products or cooking for demonstrations, and possibly working in cold conditions. Travel and driving required. Safety practices must be followed. Additional Information
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned and are not exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer positions, or assign additional duties, subject to applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified applicants or employees as required by law. Important Information
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The Company is committed to equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or other protected categories. Reasonable accommodations are provided to enable an applicant or employee to apply, perform essential functions, and enjoy employment benefits as required by law. CONNECT TO YOUR CAREER
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CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration Job Locations: US-MI-Bloomfield, US-MI-Detroit, US-MI-Bloomfield Hills Primary Posting Location: Bloomfield, MI 48302, United States Requisition ID: 2025-436466 Position Type: Full Time Category: Product and Event Demonstrations Minimum: USD $51,000.00/Yr. Maximum: USD $63,500.00/Yr. Job Will Remain Open Until Filled 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 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 Job Will Remain Open Until Filled Responsibilities (Company Overview)
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. (Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience) Field of Study/Area of Experience: 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, Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to Work Independently & Prioritize with minimal supervision, in order to Meet Deadlines Supervising Skills, including 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. Requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours per day doing activities: physical activity, lifting/pushing up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, handling products or cooking for demonstrations, and possibly working in cold conditions. Travel and driving required. Safety practices must be followed. Additional Information
Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned and are not exhaustive. The Company reserves the right to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer positions, or assign additional duties, subject to applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified applicants or employees as required by law. Important Information
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The Company is committed to equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or other protected categories. Reasonable accommodations are provided to enable an applicant or employee to apply, perform essential functions, and enjoy employment benefits as required by law. CONNECT TO YOUR CAREER
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