CDS Event Manager - Product Demonstration

CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

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$51,000.00/yr - $63,500.00/yr

Club Demonstration Services (CDS) needs an Event Manager responsible for recruitment, hiring, and supervision of in‑store Product Demonstrators. You will oversee product preparation, presentation, training, and deliver superb service to all club members. This position requires strong communication with 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, driving sales for our customers and Costco.

• Direct all activities for 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 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.

Direct Reports

• Hire, retain, train, coach, guide, direct, and develop direct reports using company‑wide processes, tools, and resources.

Indirect Reports

• This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports.

• Education Level: Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience (Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent).
• 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.

• Ability to work independently & prioritize with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
• Supervising skills: 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:
  Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, and web browsers.
• NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification required.

• Set schedule of Tuesday‑Saturday from 8:30 AM–5:30 PM (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.

• 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 multiple managers, vendors and demonstrators.
• Participate in new location grand openings as required.

• 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 needed.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

Job will remain open until filled.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service

Manufacturing

North Wales, PA

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