CDS Full Time Event Manager - West Palm Beach, United States - Club Demonstration Services

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    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.

    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. APPLY TODAY


    What We Offer:
    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.

    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

    Job Will Remain Open Until Filled


    Responsibilities:


    The Company is one of North Americas leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods.

    The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers.

    We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.

    Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

    Job Duty
    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

    Supervisory Responsibilities

    Direct Reports

    • Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using companywide 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 which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job

    Education Level:
    (Required): Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
    (Preferred): Bachelor's Degree Or equivalent experience

    Field of Study/Area of Experience:
    Degree Program/Major (e.g. 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 & 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

    Environmental & Physical Requirements

    Field / Administrative 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.

    Typically requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each work day doing the following activities:
    engage in considerable 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.

    Additional Information Regarding The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions

    Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by ones 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 position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable 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 the law.


    Important Information:


    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position.

    They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified.

    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.

    As part of this commitment, 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, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the law.

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