CDS Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Event Manager – Product Demonstration

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.

• US-MA-Sharon
• US-MA-Norwood
• US-MA-Dedham
• US-MA-Foxboro
• US-MA-Dover
• US-MA-Canton
• US-CT-Hartford
• US-MA-Norfolk

• 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 services.
• 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 judgment.
• Able to coach and counsel employees, apply correct measures as needed.
• Flexibility and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.

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 specializes in bridging the gap between manufacturers and retailers.

• 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.

• 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 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.

• Ability to work independently & prioritize with minimal supervision, in order to meet deadlines.
• Supervising skills, including delegating responsibility, training, and 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, and develop people.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, and web browsers.
• NEHA Professional Food Handler certification required.

Field/Administrative requirements:
Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions…