NYC,NY,USA CDS Full Time Event Manager-Product

Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management, and marketing services tailored to manufacturers, suppliers, and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. CDS bridges the gap between manufacturers and retailers by providing top-notch person-to-person marketing services that ensure consumers have access to the best products available in the marketplace today. The company serves a broad variety of trade channels, including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics, and home centers. CDS has earned a reputation for excellence and is the preferred in-house event marketing provider for Costco, one of the largest retail clubs in the world. With a commitment to quality and operational excellence, CDS offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and professional development in the sales and marketing sector. The role of the Event Manager at CDS is a full-time position focused on the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, and coaching of in-store Product Demonstrators who play a critical role in presenting and promoting vendor products directly to consumers. This role demands a high level of communication skills because the Event Manager must coordinate effectively between warehouse managers, vendors, and demonstrators to ensure smooth event execution and compliance with food safety standards, including NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification requirements. The position includes responsibility for overseeing product preparation and presentation, managing staff schedules, ensuring excellent customer experiences, and participating in grand openings of new retail locations. As an Event Manager, you'll lead direct reports by guiding them through established company processes, delivering ongoing training, and evaluating performance to optimize event outcomes. You will collaborate closely with the District Manager to analyze event metrics such as execution rates, sales performance, labor hours, and operational costs. From there, you will implement strategies to achieve revenue and net income objectives while maintaining corporate governance standards and policies. Your role will directly impact customer satisfaction and loyalty through improved team operations and sales activation strategies. The Event Manager role is well-suited for professionals with 3-5 years of experience in client-side branded consumer packaged goods companies or a combination of supplier-side and client-side experience. An associate's degree is the minimum educational requirement, although a bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, or a related field is preferred. The ideal candidate is adept at working independently, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environments, possessing strong leadership abilities, and maintaining excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the use of web browsers is also necessary. CDS offers a structured Tuesday through Saturday work schedule, generally from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with some variability depending on business needs. The company values work-life balance and provides comprehensive full-time benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, short and long-term disability plans, a 401(k) savings plan, and generous paid time off. Joining CDS means working with a market leader dedicated to empowering employees while delivering superior product demonstration services to major retail clients like Costco. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a successful company that values innovation, operational excellence, and customer engagement.

• 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 and take correct measures as needed
• Flexibility and ability to work in a fast paced environment