CDS Event Manager - Product Demonstration

CDS Full Time Event Manager – Product Demonstration

Club Demonstration Services (CDS) seeks an Event Manager responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising in‑store Product Demonstrators. The role oversees product preparation and presentation, ensures food safety and sanitation, and delivers superb service to Club members. The Event Manager collaborates with warehouse managers, vendors, and demonstrators, and participates in new‑location grand openings.

• 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 event performance metrics and make adjustments.
• Achieve defined revenue and net income objectives through sales activation, strategy and expense management.
• Optimize customer satisfaction/loyalty through improved operations.

• Hire, retain, train, coach, guide, direct, and develop direct reports using company‑wide processes and tools.
• This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports.

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience (Bachelor’s Degree preferred).
• Marketing, Business Administration or related major.
• 3‑5 years of experience in a client‑side branded consumer‑packaged goods company or a combination of supplier‑side and client‑side experience.
• NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification required.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Supervisory skills – delegating responsibility, training and evaluating performance.
• Track record of building and maintaining customer/consumer relationships.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook).

• Full‑time schedule Tuesday‑Saturday 8:30 AM–5:30 PM (may vary by location).
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability.
• 401(k) plan.
• Generous paid time off.

• High school diploma 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.

Job will remain open until filled.