CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Job Overview 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. Benefits Set schedule of 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 Responsibilities 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 manager, vendors and demonstrators. Participate in new location grand openings as required. Additional Responsibilities 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. Indirect Reports: none. Requirements 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 judgement. Able to coach and counsel employees, take correct measures as needed. Flexibility and ability to work in a fast paced environment. Associate's Degree or equivalent experience (Preferred: Bachelor's Degree). 3-5 Years of experience in client-side, branded, consumer-packaged goods company; or a combination of supplier-side and client-side experience. NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification required. Basic Computer Skills, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, Outlook, and web browsers. Ability to work independently and prioritize. Supervising skills, including delegating responsibility, training, and evaluating performance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Flexible and adaptable to changes in projects or business environment. Track record of building and maintaining customer/client relationships. Ability to direct, lead, and develop people. Environmental & Physical Requirements The 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 more than 66% of the workday in activities such as: engage in considerable physical activity, ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds, stand on feet for long periods, 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. Equal Opportunity The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. The Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, and enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law. Job Will Remain Open Until Filled #J-18808-Ljbffr