CDS Full Time Event Manager - Product Demonstration
Club Demonstration Services, Brandywine, MD, United States
CDS Full Time Event Manager – Product Demonstration
Job Locations:
US-MD-Brandywine, 16006 Crain Hwy SE, Brandywine, MD, US.
Requisition ID:
2026-438621 Category (Portal Searching):
Product and Event Demonstrations Salary:
$51,000 – $63,500 per year
Summary 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 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (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.
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 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, meeting 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. Requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each workday engaging in physical activity, lifting or pushing up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, using products or cooking food appropriately, possibly working in extremely cold conditions (i.e., refrigerated and freezer sections). Also required to travel and drive.
Additional Information Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
Job Status Job will remain open until filled.
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US-MD-Brandywine, 16006 Crain Hwy SE, Brandywine, MD, US.
Requisition ID:
2026-438621 Category (Portal Searching):
Product and Event Demonstrations Salary:
$51,000 – $63,500 per year
Summary 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 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM (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.
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 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, meeting 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. Requires the ability to spend 66%+ hours each workday engaging in physical activity, lifting or pushing up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, using products or cooking food appropriately, possibly working in extremely cold conditions (i.e., refrigerated and freezer sections). Also required to travel and drive.
Additional Information Job duties include additional responsibilities as assigned by one’s 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement 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.
Job Status Job will remain open until filled.
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