CDS Full Time Event Manager CAN - Product Demonstration
About The Position
CDS is the preferred in-house event marketing provider to Costco. We offer the best person-to-person marketing services in the industry, driving sales for our customers and Costco. As the in-house product sampling company for Costco Wholesale, CDS has friendly, professional and talented employees who provide high quality product demonstrations and marketing services to Costco Wholesale and its vendors. The Event Manager will lead, oversee and execute performance for all warehouse demonstration activities of the organization in line with overall strategy goals. S/he will enforce processes that contribute toward the efficient operation and alignment of CDS Operations while remaining supportive of product innovation and the growth the business. The Event Manager will support the District Manager to ensure CDS remains at the forefront of the global event marketing industry and will assist in leveraging organizational resources and the customer to achieve strategic and financial objectives for CDS.
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 needs.
- Flexibility and ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- 2-4 Years of related experience performing similar duties in a retail, hospitality or food environment with a part time work force.
- 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.
- Well Organized, Detail Oriented, & able to Handle Fast Paced Work Environment.
- Ability to Exercise Sound Judgement.
- Ability to Ensure High Levels of Service & Quality are Maintained.
- Conflict Management Skills.
- Must be able to work flexible hours and schedule, including weekends.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Food Safety Certification required
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.
- 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.
- Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Generous paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
