CDS Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Position: CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration
# CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration## 3075 Hamrick Rd Central Point, OR 97502## CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration Minimum: USD $51,000.00/Yr.Maximum: USD $63,500.00/Yr.Market Type:
Onsite### 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!

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
** Job Duty
* 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:

Degree Program/Major (e.g. 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, to include 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
** Field / Administrative 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%+ hours each work day doing the following activities: engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds, stand on feet for long…