CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration
$51,000–$63,500 year
On-siteAustin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Recruit, train, and hire part-time Product Demonstrators while overseeing their preparation, presentation, and food safety compliance. Manage communication between warehouse managers, vendors, and staff, and participate in new location grand openings as required. Direct all event activities to achieve sales and operational excellence, evaluating performance metrics to adjust labor hours and costs. Maintain corporate governance frameworks and coach direct reports using company-wide processes. This role supports Costco's preferred in-house event marketing provider, driving sales through superior person-to-person services. NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification is required.
Required Qualifications
- High school education or equivalent
- Two to four years of related experience in retail, hospitality, or food environments
- Detail oriented
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Proven ability to lead well performing teams
- Ability to exercise independent judgement
- Able to coach and counsel employees
- Flexibility and ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Associate's Degree or equivalent experience
- 3-5 Years of experience in a client-side, branded, consumer-packaged goods company; or a combination of supplier-side and client-side experience
- 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
- Ability to lift and/or push up to 50 pounds
- Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time
- Ability to use products or cook food as appropriate for the demonstration
- Ability to travel and drive
- Use of proper safety practices when handling the products and/or cooking
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Or equivalent experience
- Degree Program/Major (e.g. Marketing, Business Administration or related field)
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