CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration
Advantage Solutions, Hanover, MD, United States
Job Title
CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration
Job Location US-MD-Hanover
Position Details Position Type: Full Time Requisition ID: 2026-438938 Category: Product and Event Demonstrations Salary Range: USD $51,000 – $63,500 per year
Job Summary Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is in need of an Event Manager responsible for the recruitment, hiring and supervision of in‑store Product Demonstrators. The role oversees product preparation and presentation, training, and provides superb service to all Club members. It requires strong communication between warehouse managers, vendors, and in‑store Product Demonstrators, including participation in new location grand openings.
What We Offer
Set schedule: 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 off
Responsibilities
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 service.
Communicate between multiple managers, 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, taking correct measures as needed.
Flexibility and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
Company Overview The 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 Responsibilities
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 resources. Indirect Reports: This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: (Required) Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience; (Preferred) Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
Field 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, including 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 Incumbent 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%+ of each workday engaging in substantial physical activity, lifting and/or pushing up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, using products or cooking food as appropriate for the demonstration, and may be required to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections). The incumbents may also be required to travel and drive. Proper safety practices when handling products and/or cooking are essential.
EEO Statement The 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.
Other Information Job Will Remain Open Until Filled.
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Job Location US-MD-Hanover
Position Details Position Type: Full Time Requisition ID: 2026-438938 Category: Product and Event Demonstrations Salary Range: USD $51,000 – $63,500 per year
Job Summary Club Demonstration Services (CDS) is in need of an Event Manager responsible for the recruitment, hiring and supervision of in‑store Product Demonstrators. The role oversees product preparation and presentation, training, and provides superb service to all Club members. It requires strong communication between warehouse managers, vendors, and in‑store Product Demonstrators, including participation in new location grand openings.
What We Offer
Set schedule: 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 off
Responsibilities
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 service.
Communicate between multiple managers, 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, taking correct measures as needed.
Flexibility and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
Company Overview The 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 Responsibilities
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 resources. Indirect Reports: This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Level: (Required) Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience; (Preferred) Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
Field 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, including 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 Incumbent 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%+ of each workday engaging in substantial physical activity, lifting and/or pushing up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, using products or cooking food as appropriate for the demonstration, and may be required to work in extremely cold conditions (i.e. refrigerated and freezer sections). The incumbents may also be required to travel and drive. Proper safety practices when handling products and/or cooking are essential.
EEO Statement The 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.
Other Information Job Will Remain Open Until Filled.
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