Advantage Solutions
CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration
Advantage Solutions, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
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.
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.
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 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; 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, to meet deadlines
Supervising Skills, to include delegating responsibility, training, and evaluating performance
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Flexible & adaptable, able to change according to project 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, and web browsers
NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification required
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 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 judgement
Able to coach and counsel employees, take corrective measures as needed
Flexibility and ability to work in a fast paced environment
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%+ of each workday in activities such as standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, cooking or handling products as appropriate for demonstrations, and may involve working in cold conditions. Travel and driving may be required. Safety practices must be observed when handling products and/or cooking.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for known disabilities will be provided to enable applicants or employees to perform essential job functions as required by law.
Note Job Will Remain Open Until Filled
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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.
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.
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 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; 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, to meet deadlines
Supervising Skills, to include delegating responsibility, training, and evaluating performance
Excellent written & verbal communication skills
Flexible & adaptable, able to change according to project 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, and web browsers
NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification required
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 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 judgement
Able to coach and counsel employees, take corrective measures as needed
Flexibility and ability to work in a fast paced environment
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%+ of each workday in activities such as standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, cooking or handling products as appropriate for demonstrations, and may involve working in cold conditions. Travel and driving may be required. Safety practices must be observed when handling products and/or cooking.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations for known disabilities will be provided to enable applicants or employees to perform essential job functions as required by law.
Note Job Will Remain Open Until Filled
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