CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

CDS Full Time Event Manager – Product Demonstration Job Locations: US‑TX‑Dallas Summary: Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is in need of an Event Manager responsible for recruiting, hiring and supervising 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. What We Offer Schedule set Tuesday‑Saturday 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 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 service. Communicate between multiple managers, vendors and demonstrators. Participate in new location grand openings as required. 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 and take correct measures as needed. Flexibility and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment. Job will remain open until filled. Essential Job Duties and 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 event performance metrics, including execution rates, sales performance, labour 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. Supervisory Responsibilities Direct reports: Hire, retain, train, coach, guide, direct and develop direct reports using company‑wide processes, tools and resources. Indirect reports: None. Minimum Qualifications Education Level (Required): Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience. (Preferred): Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. Field of Study/Area of Experience: 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. Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Ability to work independently and prioritize with minimal supervision. Supervising skills, including delegating responsibility, training and evaluating performance. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment. Track record of building and 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. Environmental & Physical Requirements Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job in an office, field, retail store or warehouse environment. Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each workday engaging in considerable physical activity, lifting or pushing up to 50 pounds, standing on feet for long periods, using products or cooking food as appropriate for the demonstration, and possibly working in extremely cold conditions. The use of proper safety practices when handling the products and/or cooking is essential. Ethical and Equal Opportunity Statement: 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 a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr