CDS Event Manager - Product Demonstration

CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Job Location:

Gilroy, CA, US

Requisition :
Salaried: USD $68,640.00/Yr. – $73,100.00/Yr.

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. The manager will oversee product preparation and presentation, training, and provide superb service to all Club members. Strong communication between warehouse managers, vendors, and in‑store Product Demonstrators is required, 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!

• 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 such as 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:
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.

Education:

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent preferred).

Field of Study / Area of

Experience:

Degree Program/Major such as Marketing, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience:

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, meeting deadlines
• Supervising skills, including delegating responsibility, training, and evaluating performance
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Flexible & adaptable, able to change and 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

• Set schedule:
  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

• 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 high‑performing teams
• Ability to exercise independent judgment
• Able to coach and counsel employees, taking correct measures as needed
• Flexibility and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment

Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Field/Administrative Requirements:
Incumbent must be able to perform 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 the work day engaging in physical activity, lifting or pushing up to 50 pounds,…