CDS Full Time Event Manager CAN - Product Demonstration

Summary

CDS Full Time Event Manager CAN - 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!
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 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 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.

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.

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

- Travel and driving is not an essential duty and function of this job.

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: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Field of Study/Area of Experience: 2-4 Years of related experience performing similar duties in a retail, hospitality or food environment with a part time workforce.

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.
• Professional Food Safety Certification required.
• 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.

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. 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 10 kg, 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). The use of proper safety practices when handling the products and/or cooking is essential.