CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration
$70,304–$73,100 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
EXPIREDLos Angeles, California, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$70,304–$73,100 yearHigh School Or EquivalentMedium
Full TimeHigh School Or EquivalentMedium
Job Summary
Recruit, train, and supervise part-time Product Demonstrators while overseeing product preparation, presentation, and food safety standards. Manage communication between warehouse managers, vendors, and in-store staff, and lead participation in new location grand openings. Direct event activities to achieve sales objectives and maintain operational excellence for Costco product demonstrations. Requires NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification and ability to lift 50 pounds. Full-time role with Tuesday-Saturday schedule from 8:30AM – 5:30PM.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- 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 required
- 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 is essential
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree Or equivalent experience
- Degree Program/Major (e.g. Marketing, Business Administration or related field)
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