Club Demonstration Services
CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration
Club Demonstration Services, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, United States, 57102
CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration
Job Location: 3700 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, US
Salary: $51,000 - $63,500 per year
Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is seeking an Event Manager responsible for recruiting, hiring and supervising in‑store Product Demonstrators. The role includes product preparation and presentation, training and delivery of superior member service, and coordination with warehouse managers, vendors and demonstrators, especially during new location grand openings.
Responsibilities
Direct all activities engaged in 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 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.
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 service.
Communicate between managers, vendors and demonstrators.
Participate in new location grand openings as required.
Qualifications
Education: 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.
High school education or equivalent (for the Requirements list).
2–4 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 and exercise independent judgment.
Ability to coach and counsel employees and take correct measures as needed.
Flexibility and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, web browsers).
NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification required.
Benefits
Set schedule: Tuesday–Saturday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (may vary).
Work‑life balance!
Full‑time benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life).
Short‑term and long‑term disability.
401(K) plan.
Generous paid time off.
EEO Statement The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Job will remain open until filled.
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Salary: $51,000 - $63,500 per year
Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is seeking an Event Manager responsible for recruiting, hiring and supervising in‑store Product Demonstrators. The role includes product preparation and presentation, training and delivery of superior member service, and coordination with warehouse managers, vendors and demonstrators, especially during new location grand openings.
Responsibilities
Direct all activities engaged in 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 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.
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 service.
Communicate between managers, vendors and demonstrators.
Participate in new location grand openings as required.
Qualifications
Education: 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.
High school education or equivalent (for the Requirements list).
2–4 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 and exercise independent judgment.
Ability to coach and counsel employees and take correct measures as needed.
Flexibility and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, web browsers).
NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification required.
Benefits
Set schedule: Tuesday–Saturday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (may vary).
Work‑life balance!
Full‑time benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life).
Short‑term and long‑term disability.
401(K) plan.
Generous paid time off.
EEO Statement The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.
Job will remain open until filled.
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