CDS Retail Manager Full Time
Company: Club Demonstration Services
Location: Sterling
Posted on: January 22, 2023
Job Description:
SummaryCDS Full Time Event Manager - 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!
- Full Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- 401(K) plan
- Generous 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
environmentResponsibilitiesThe Company is one of North Americas
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
Responsibilities -Job Duty
- Direct all activities engaged in successful events, promotion
and sales of vendor products
- Communicate strategies and tactics to achieve sales, service
and operational excellence
- Support the maintenance and ongoing development of corporate
governance framework, policies and procedures
- Collaborate with the District Manager to evaluate various event
performance metrics, including execution rates, sales performance,
labor hours and operational costs and make adjustments as
necessary
- Achieve defined revenue and net income objectives through sales
activation, strategy and expense management
- Optimize customer satisfaction/loyalty through improved
operations -Supervisory Responsibilities -Direct Reports- Hires,
retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs, and develops direct
reports using company-wide processes, tools and resourcesIndirect
Reports- This position does not have guidance or mentoring
responsibilities for indirect reports -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 jobEducation Level: (Required):
Associate's Degree or equivalent experience(Preferred): Bachelor's
Degree Or equivalent experienceField of Study/Area of Experience:
Degree Program/Major (e.g. Marketing, Business Administration or
related field)3-5 Years of experience in a client-side, branded,
consumer-packaged goods company; or a combination of supplier-side
and client-side experience -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
- NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification required
-Environmental & Physical Requirements -Field / Administrative
RequirementsIncumbent 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 50 pounds, 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). Also required
to travel and drive. The use of proper safety practices when
handling the products and/or cooking is essential. -Additional
Information Regarding -The Company Job Duties and Job Descriptions
-Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by ones
supervisor or other manager related to the position/department.
This job description is meant to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed
as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills
required for the position. The Company reserves the right at any
time with or without notice to alter or change job
responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign
additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. The
Company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known
disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply
for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or
enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by the
law. -Important InformationThe above statements are intended to
describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required
of associates so classified.The Company is committed to providing
equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to
age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation,
religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category
protected by law. As part of this commitment, the Company shall
provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable
an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the
essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and
privileges of employment as required by the law.
Keywords: Club Demonstration Services, Sterling , CDS Retail Manager Full Time, Executive , Sterling, Virginia
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