CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product DemonstrationJob LocationsUS-WA-SeattlePrimary Posting Location : Address4401 4th Ave SPrimary Posting Location : CitySeattlePrimary Posting Location : State/ProvinceWAPostal Code98134Primary Posting Location : CountryUSRequisition ID2024-431194Position TypeFull TimeMinimumUSD $68,000.00/Yr.MaximumUSD $68,000.00/Yr.SummaryCDS Full Time Event Manager - Product DemonstrationClub 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 Disability401(K) planGenerous paid time offResponsibilities: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 environmentJob Will Remain Open Until FilledResponsibilitiesThe Company is one of North America's 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 ResponsibilitiesJob DutyDirect all activities engaged in successful events, promotion and sales of vendor productsCommunicate strategies and tactics to achieve sales, service and operational excellenceSupport the maintenance and ongoing development of corporate governance framework, policies and proceduresCollaborate with the District Manager to evaluate various event performance metrics, including execution rates, sales performance, labor hours and operational costs and make adjustments as necessaryAchieve defined revenue and net income objectives through sales activation, strategy and expense managementOptimize customer satisfaction/loyalty through improved operationsSupervisory ResponsibilitiesDirect Reports- Hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct reports using compa