🚀 CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Overview

CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration

Job Locations: US-IL-Yorkville; US-IL-Aurora; US-IL-Naperville

Primary Posting Location: Yorkville, IL, US

Requisition ID:

Category: Product and Event Demonstrations

Minimum Salary: USD $51,000.00/Yr. | Maximum Salary: USD $63,500.00/Yr.

Summary: 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, including participation in new location grand openings. CDS is the in-house event marketing provider to Costco.

The Company specializes in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to various manufacturers across multiple trade channels.

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 (execution rates, sales, labor hours, costs) and adjust 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: 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

Minimum Qualifications

The following are the minimum job-related qualifications needed to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job.

Education : Required: Associate's Degree or equivalent experience; Preferred: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Field of Study/Experience : Degree program/major (e.g., Marketing, Business Administration or related field) with 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 to meet deadlines
• Supervising skills, including delegating, 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
• Basic computer skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, web browsers)
• NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification required

What We Offer

• Set schedule of Tuesday-Saturday from 8:30AM - 5:30PM (may vary)
• 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 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, take correct measures as needed
• Flexibility and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job will remain open until filled.

Environmental & Physical Requirements

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. Typical requirements include spending 66%+ of the workday performing physical activities, ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and potential exposure to cold environments. Travel may be required. Proper safety practices when handling products and/or cooking are essential.

Additional Information

The Company reserves the right to alter or change job responsibilities at any time, with or without notice. The Company provides reasonable accommodations for known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply, perform the essential functions, and enjoy employment benefits as required by law.

Important Information

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations under applicable law.