CDS Event Manager - Product Demonstration

CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is in need of an Event Manager responsible for 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.

• 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.

• 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: 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.

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience (Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent 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, 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.

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 engaging in physical activity, ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds, stand on feet for long periods of time, use products or cook food as appropriate for the demonstration, and may be required to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e., refrigerated and freezer sections).

Also required to travel and drive. The use of proper safety practices when handling the products and/or cooking is essential.

Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one's supervisor or other manager related to the position/department. This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any time with or without notice to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job…