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Primary Posting Location : Address 7373 Boston Blvd Primary Posting Location : City Springfield Primary Posting Location : State/Province VA Primary Posting Location : Postal Code 22153 Primary Posting Location : Country US Requisition ID Type Full Time Category Product and Event Demonstrations Minimum USD $51,000.00/Yr. Maximum USD $63,500.00/Yr. Summary CDS 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 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 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 environment Job Will Remain Open Until Filled Responsibilities 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 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 resources Indirect 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 job 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, 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 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%+ 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 s 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. Important Information 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. CONNECT TO YOUR CAREER Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.

Primary Posting Location : City Landover Primary Posting Location : State/Province MD Primary Posting Location : Postal Code 20785 Primary Posting Location : Country US Requisition ID Type Full Time Category Client Services/Account Management Minimum USD $18.50/Hr. Maximum USD $26.44/Hr. Summary Key Account Support Specialist As a Key Account Support Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in driving client success. Your primary responsibilities will include directing client annual review process to customers. You will work closely with Key Account Managers ("KAMs") to manage client business planning, forecasting, annual reviews, and joint business planning. You will leverage insights to develop category review presentations and promotional planning. In this role, you will also actively manage and develop strategic annual plans for clients. You're the expert within client systems and platforms. You will lead all issue resolution activities with client systems, identify all overspend and/or spending shortfalls, and work with relevant KAMs to resolve, using insights and data to recommend improvements. As a KASS, you're the expert for the client(s) products, brands, SKUs, pricing and promotional plans. You suggest strategic actions and guide client promo planning activities. Job Will Remain Open Until Filled Responsibilities 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 Responsibilities Revenue Budget Achievement * Research and implement effective strategies for clients so they can meet business objectives, including revenue and market share objectives * Make recommendations for how clients can achieve financial targets Analysis and Presentations * Analyze data to identify trends and recommend opportunities for improvement and reduce competitive threats * Develop and conduct negotiations to maximize profitability and maintain positive relationships * Build sales presentations for key clients and make client recommendations for customer presentations Client Key Performance Indicators Achievement * Analyze performance metrics of assigned clients and make recommendations for improvement * Recommend ways to improve business margin for clients and recommend action plans * Strategize on how to maximize marketing spend to achieve client's financial goals. * Review marketing schematics on behalf of customers, and coordinate closely with cross-functional stakeholders in our schematic, reset and retail departments Data Systems & Reporting * Drive cross-collaboration among all other internal teams * Analyze data reports to ensure financial performance meets forecasted targets * Drive alignment across KAMs, highlighting key opportunities and challenges and also suggesting resolutions to issues Supervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports - This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports Indirect Reports - Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports Minimum Qualifications Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience 1-3+ Years of experience with grocery operations, including promotional planning activities, systems experience preferred. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Strong presentation skills * Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills * Working knowledge of syndicated data * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel * Intermediate or advanced computer skills * Strong written communication and verbal communication skills * Conflict management skills * Demonstrated ability to provide cross-functional leadership * Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment * Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment * Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines Environmental & Physical Requirements Office / Sedentary Requirements Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically, requires the abilty to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may require the ability to lift up to 10lbs. Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and s 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 positions, 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 Information 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 law. CONNECT TO YOUR CAREER Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining SAS Retail Services, an Advantage Solutions company, means joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail customers across 40+ countries. All the while, being provided the opportunities, support, and enrichment you need to grow your career. In this role, you will provide in-store merchandising support to Retailers to meet shoppers' needs. This includes building displays and end caps, resetting shelves with product rotation, and tracking inventory to ensure that stores and suppliers maximize sales opportunities. In addition, you will support leadership with reporting, training, scheduling, as well as onboarding new hires. Are you ready to shape the future of shopping and get it done with us? What we offer: Competitive wages; $??14.00 - $18.00 per hour? Growth opportunities abound - We promote from within No prior experience is required as we provide training and team support to help you succeed Additional hours may be available upon request We offer benefits that can be customized to meet your family's needs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and access to discounts through Associate Perks Now, about you: Are comfortable interacting with customers and management in a friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing manner You're ?18? years or older Can perform physical work of moving, bending, standing and can lift up to 50 lbs. Have reliable transportation to and from work location Have 1-2 years of merchandising experience Have experience leading and training people Can use your smartphone or tablet to record work after each shift Demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with our clients, customers and team members Are a motivated self-starter with a strong bias for action and results Work independently, but also possess successful team building skills Have the ability to perform job duties with a safety-first mentality in a retail environment Join us and see what's possible for you! Click here to get started.

We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Advantage Solutions means joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail customers across 40+ countries. All the while, being provided the opportunities, support, and enrichment you need to grow your career. In this role, you will provide in-store merchandising support to Retailers to meet shoppers' needs. This includes building displays and end caps, resetting shelves with product rotation, and tracking inventory to ensure that stores and suppliers maximize sales opportunities. Are you ready to shape the future of shopping and get it done with us? What we offer: Competitive wages; $20.00 per hour Growth opportunities abound - We promote from within No prior experience is required as we provide training and team support to help you succeed Get paid quicker with early access to earned wages No weekend or holiday work Early start times (enjoy your afternoons) Additional hours may be available upon request Referral Bonus opportunity We offer benefits that can be customized to meet your family's needs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and access to discounts through Associate Perks Now, about you: You're 18 years or older Can perform physical work of moving, bending, standing and can lift up to 50 lbs. Can use your smartphone or tablet to record work after each shift Have a valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle Are willing to independently travel locally within your assigned territory Join us and see what's possible for you!

Minimum: Maximum: Market Type: We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Advantage Solutions means joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail customers across 40+ countries. All the while, being provided the opportunities, support, and enrichment you need to grow your career. In this position, you'll generate excitement, brand awareness, and increases product sales through consumer engagement obtained from sensory programs. You will perform a wide range of activities ranging from brand promotion, product training or knowledge, and capturing real time feedback on products. What we offer: * Competitive wages; $18.00 per hour * Growth opportunities abound - We promote from within * No prior experience is required as we provide training and team support to help you succeed * Additional hours may be available upon request * We offer benefits that can be customized to meet your family's needs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and access to discounts through Associate Perks Now, about you: * Are comfortable interacting with customers and management in a friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing manner * You're 18 years or older * Available to work 2-3 shifts per week, including weekends * Can lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and stand for up to 6 hours * Are comfortable preparing, cooking, and cleaning work area and equipment * Have reliable transportation to and from work location * Can use your smartphone or tablet to record work after each shift * Demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with our clients, customers and team members * Are a motivated self-starter with a strong bias for action and results * Work independently, but also possess successful team building skills * Have the ability to perform job duties with a safety-first mentality in a retail environment If this sounds like you, we can't wait to learn more about you.

CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing service company in the consumer goods industry that expertly guides our clients along “The Way to Market” by delivering growth solutions with exceptional service. Our expertise spans the grocery, mass, club, drug, convenience store, and home improvement channels among others, and our solutions bolster our clients' capabilities for developing best practices, insight analysis, and customer targeting that always hit the mark. We do this by excelling in four key areas - headquarter selling, retail merchandising, store level marketing, and streamlining trade practices. In business for more than 100 years, CROSSMARK employs more than 20,000 associates worldwide in offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, CROSSMARK is a privately owned corporation. Equal Opportunity Employer Job Description As a Retail Inventory Specialist, you would be a part of our CROSSMARK Field Intelligence Team. The primary function of this team is to travel locally to grocery, mass merchant, and drug stores collecting observational data about product placement and inventory information. To do this, you would spend the majority of your day walking and standing on the sales floor using a handheld device to scan products. The work is typically performed Monday - Friday between the hours of 8am to 5pm with occasional weekend work. Once the initial one-on-one training is complete, this job provides some scheduling flexibility with the expectation that assigned work is completed within a specified deadline. Qualifications **MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS!! Access to your own reliable transportation. Access to desktop/laptop with internet connection in your home. Access to a smart phone with a camera on it. Physically able to sit, reach, bend, climb, kneel, squat, and lift up to 30lbs. Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company founded in 1908, and for over 100 years we have been working with retailers and manufactures to increase product sales by employing more than 30,000 associates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand. We are headquartered in Plano, Texas. Equal Opportunity Employer Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Minimum: Maximum: Market Type: Merchandising We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining SAS Retail Services, an Advantage Solutions company, means joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail customers across 40+ countries. All the while, being provided the opportunities, support, and enrichment you need to grow your career. In this role, you will provide in-store merchandising support to Retailers to meet shoppers' needs. This includes building displays and end caps, resetting shelves with product rotation, and tracking inventory to ensure that stores and suppliers maximize sales opportunities. Are you ready to shape the future of shopping and get it done with us? What we offer: * Competitive wages; $18.00 - $20.00 per hour * Growth opportunities abound - We promote from within * No prior experience is required as we provide training and team support to help you succeed * Additional hours may be available upon request * We offer benefits that can be customized to meet your family's needs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and access to discounts through Associate Perks Now, about you: * Are comfortable interacting with customers and management in a friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing manner * You're 18 years or older * Can perform physical work of moving, bending, standing and can lift up to 50 lbs. * Have reliable transportation to and from work location * Demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with our clients, customers and team members * Are a motivated self-starter with a strong bias for action and results * Work independently, but also possess successful team building skills * Have the ability to perform job duties with a safety-first mentality in a retail environment If this sounds like you, we can't wait to learn more about you. Apply Now!

CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company founded in 1908, and for over 100 years we have been working with retailers and manufactures to increase product sales by employing more than 30,000 associates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and New Zealand. We are headquartered in Plano, Texas. Equal Opportunity Employer As a Retail Inventory Specialist, you would be a part of our CROSSMARK Field Intelligence Team. The primary function of this team is to travel locally to grocery, mass merchant, and drug stores collecting observational data about product placement and inventory information. To do this, you would spend the majority of your day walking and standing on the sales floor using a handheld device to scan products. The work is typically performed Monday - Friday between the hours of 8am to 5pm with occasional weekend work. Once the initial one-on-one training is complete, this job provides some scheduling flexibility with the expectation that assigned work is completed within a specified deadline. Note: This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Associates will be expected, if possible, to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management. Qualifications REQUIRED: Access to your own reliable transportation. Access to desktop/laptop with internet connection in your home. Access to a smart phone with a camera on it. Physically able to sit, reach, bend, climb, kneel, squat, and lift up to 30lbs. Additional Information PLEASE ATTACH YOUR RESUME WITH YOUR APPLICATION!!! All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Why is this position for you? Permanent Part time (Looking for supplemental income? This is it!) Flexible schedule (You decide. Commit to events that work with YOUR schedule.) Company-provided training (Ideal for entry-level or those looking to obtain new skills.) Crossmark offers employees who work 10+ hours each week benefits such as 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, and weekly pay!

Minimum: Maximum: Market Type: Demonstrations We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Advantage Solutions means joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail customers across 40+ countries. All the while, being provided the opportunities, support, and enrichment you need to grow your career. In this position, you'll drive sales by engaging customers and bringing brands to life by providing live events and sampling to consumers where they live and shop. What we offer: * Competitive wages; $18.15 per hour * Growth opportunities abound - We promote from within * No prior experience is required as we provide training and team support to help you succeed * Additional hours may be available upon request * We offer benefits that can be customized to meet your family's needs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and access to discounts through Associate Perks Now, about you: * Are comfortable interacting with customers and management in a friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing manner * Are 18 years or older * Available to work 2-3 shifts per week, including weekends * Can lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and stand for up to 6 hours * Perform job duties with a safety-first mentality in a retail environment * Are comfortable preparing, cooking, and cleaning work area and equipment * Have reliable transportation to and from work location * Demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with our clients, customers and team members * Are a motivated self-starter with a strong bias for action and results * Work independently, but also possess successful team building skills * Have the ability to perform job duties with a safety-first mentality in a retail environment If this sounds like you, we can't wait to learn more about you. Apply Now!

Minimum: USD $18.50/Hr. Maximum: USD $26.44/Hr. Market Type: Onsite Key Account Support Specialist As a Key Account Support Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in driving client success. Your primary responsibilities will include directing client annual review process to customers. You will work closely with Key Account Managers ("KAMs") to manage client business planning, forecasting, annual reviews, and joint business planning. You will leverage insights to develop category review presentations and promotional planning. In this role, you will also actively manage and develop strategic annual plans for clients. You're the expert within client systems and platforms. You will lead all issue resolution activities with client systems, identify all overspend and/or spending shortfalls, and work with relevant KAMs to resolve, using insights and data to recommend improvements. As a KASS, you're the expert for the client(s) products, brands, SKUs, pricing and promotional plans. You suggest strategic actions and guide client promo planning activities. Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Minimum: Maximum: Market Type: Merchandising We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining SAS Retail Services, an Advantage Solutions company, means joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail customers across 40+ countries. All the while, being provided the opportunities, support, and enrichment you need to grow your career. In this role, you will provide in-store merchandising support to Retailers to meet shoppers' needs. This includes building displays and end caps, resetting shelves with product rotation, and tracking inventory to ensure that stores and suppliers maximize sales opportunities. This is a traveling position that requires regular travel as a primary requirement of the role. Travel roles may require various degrees of travel up to 50% or more of the time. Are you ready to shape the future of shopping and get it done with us? What we offer: * Competitive wages; $15.50 per hour * Growth opportunities abound - We promote from within * Paid travel with overnight stays * No prior experience is required as we provide training and team support to help you succeed * Additional hours may be available upon request * We offer benefits that can be customized to meet your family's needs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and access to discounts through Associate Perks Now, about you: * Are comfortable interacting with customers and management in a friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing manner * You're 18 years or older * Can perform physical work of moving, bending, standing and can lift up to 50 lbs. * Have reliable transportation to and from work location * Demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with our clients, customers and team members * Interested in traveling within and outside of your home state, with overnight hotel stays * Are a motivated self-starter with a strong bias for action and results * Work independently, but also possess successful team building skills * Have the ability to perform job duties with a safety-first mentality in a retail environment If this sounds like you, we can't wait to learn more about you. Apply Now!

What Will I Be Doing Each Day? As a Grocery Merchandiser, you will be part of a team that will: * Take out old products and replacing them with new products and perform Reset. * Follow instructions from Team Lead with Plan-o-gram to reset and stock specific areas of the store. * Hang, attach or replace price tags on merchandise when missing or requested to change. * Clean display cases, shelves, and aisles. Requirements: * Developing strong relationships with store personnel and providing exceptional customer service. * Show up for work on time and ready for the day! Employee work 24-28 hours in store with No Nights! No Weekends! And No Holidays! * Must have their own reliable transportation. Benefits Offered: * Medical, Dental, and Vision * Paid training * Competitive hourly rate * Potential advancement opportunities * 401K options from day 1 Qualifications: * Candidates must be at least 18 years of age. * Be punctual and able to work early shifts each week. * Candidates must have their own reliable transportation. (No Public Transportation) * This is a physical job and requires candidates to lift up to 50 lbs. * Candidates must be able to perform tasks that involve stooping, walking, bending, searching for items, and standing for up to 8 hrs. daily. * Flexible and willing to adapt to changing market needs.

CDS 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 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 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 environment Job Will Remain Open Until Filled Responsibilities 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 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 resources Indirect 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 job 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, 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 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%+ 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 s 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. Important Information 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.

Minimum: Maximum: Market Type: Demonstrations We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Advantage Solutions means joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail customers across 40+ countries. All the while, being provided the opportunities, support, and enrichment you need to grow your career. In this position, you'll drive sales by engaging customers and bringing brands to life by providing live events and sampling to consumers where they live and shop. Additionally, you will provide support to management as needed. What we offer: * Competitive wages; $17.50 per hour * Growth opportunities abound - We promote from within * No prior experience is required as we provide training and team support to help you succeed * Additional hours may be available upon request * We offer benefits that can be customized to meet your family's needs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and access to discounts through Associate Perks Now, about you: * Are comfortable interacting with customers and management in a friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing manner * Are 18 years or older * Available to work 2-3 shifts per week, including weekends * Can lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and stand for up to 6 hours * Are comfortable preparing, cooking, and cleaning work area and equipment * Have reliable transportation to and from work location * Demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with our clients, customers and team members * Are a motivated self-starter with a strong bias for action and results * Work independently, but also possess successful team building skills * Have the ability to perform job duties with a safety-first mentality in a retail environment If this sounds like you, we can't wait to learn more about you. Apply Now!

CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods industry that expertly guides our clients along “The Way to Market” by delivering growth solutions with exceptional service. Our expertise spans the grocery, mass, club, drug, convenience store, and home improvement channels among others, and our solutions bolster our clients' capabilities for developing best practices, insight analysis, and customer targeting that always hit the mark. We do this by excelling in four key areas - headquarter selling, retail merchandising, store level marketing, and streamlining trade practices. In business for more than 100 years, CROSSMARK employs more than 20,000 associates worldwide in offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, CROSSMARK is a privately owned corporation. CROSSMARK is looking for associates to complete in-store food and product demonstrations, while working in a flexible part-time environment. If you are outgoing, enjoy meeting new people and are looking for a job where you can use your personality then CROSSMARK's product / events demonstrator team is the place for you! Enjoy flexibility that enables you to have a work-life balance while you promote various products during onsite events in retail environments. As a member of the CROSSMARK's team it is your job to be enthusiastic about the product you are showing. You will provide outstanding customer service to all customers by facilitating in-store food/product demonstrations & events. You will demonstrate knowledge of products, accessories and services, and use this knowledge to build sales, practice suggestive selling & drive sales. Your primary role will be to share your passion about the product you are representing and interest the customer in purchasing the product: most of all...have fun while doing it! Note: This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Associates will be expected, if possible, to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management. Qualifications • Friendly, respectful, willing and able to take direction • Must be able to stand for up to four (4) hours • Food Safety Certification (to be completed AFTER being hired) • Reliable internet access • Ability to work independently • Be responsible and dependable • Have your own reliable form of transportation • High school diploma/GED Additional Information PLEASE ATTACH YOUR RESUME WITH YOUR APPLICATION!!! Why is this position for you? Permanent Part time (Looking for supplemental income? This is it!) Flexible schedule (You decide. Commit to events that work with YOUR schedule.) Company-provided training (Ideal for entry-level or those looking to obtain new skills.) Crossmark offers employees who work 10+ hours each week benefits such as 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, and weekly pay!

CROSSMARK is a leading sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods industry that expertly guides our clients along “The Way to Market” by delivering growth solutions with exceptional service. Our expertise spans the grocery, mass, club, drug, convenience store, and home improvement channels among others, and our solutions bolster our clients' capabilities for developing best practices, insight analysis, and customer targeting that always hit the mark. We do this by excelling in four key areas - headquarter selling, retail merchandising, store level marketing, and streamlining trade practices. In business for more than 100 years, CROSSMARK employs more than 20,000 associates worldwide in offices in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia and New Zealand. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, CROSSMARK is a privately owned corporation. Equal Opportunity Employer As a Retail Inventory Specialist, you would be a part of our CROSSMARK Field Intelligence Team. The primary function of this team is to travel locally to grocery, mass merchant, and drug stores collecting observational data about product placement and inventory information. To do this, you would spend the majority of your day walking and standing on the sales floor using a handheld device to scan products. The work is typically performed Monday - Friday between the hours of 8am to 5pm with occasional weekend work. Once the initial one-on-one training is complete, this job provides some scheduling flexibility with the expectation that assigned work is completed within a specified deadline. Note: This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Associates will be expected, if possible, to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management. Qualifications REQUIRED: Access to your own reliable transportation. Access to desktop/laptop with internet connection in your home (phone/tablet doesn't count). Access to a smart phone with a camera on it. Physically able to sit, reach, bend, climb, kneel, squat, and lift up to 30lbs. Additional Information PLEASE ATTACH YOUR RESUME WITH YOUR APPLICATION!!! Why is this position for you? Permanent Part time (Looking for supplemental income? This is it!) Flexible schedule (You decide. Commit to events that work with YOUR schedule.) Company-provided training (Ideal for entry-level or those looking to obtain new skills.) Crossmark offers employees who work 10+ hours each week benefits such as 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, and weekly pay!

Minimum: Maximum: Market Type: We want you to help us shape the future of shopping experiences and deliver on our purpose of connecting people with the products and experiences that enrich their lives. Joining Advantage Solutions means joining a network of 65,000 teammates serving 4,000+ brands and retail customers across 40+ countries. All the while, being provided the opportunities, support, and enrichment you need to grow your career. In this position, you'll generate excitement, brand awareness, and increases product sales through consumer engagement obtained from sensory programs. You will perform a wide range of activities ranging from brand promotion, product training or knowledge, and capturing real time feedback on products. What we offer: * Competitive wages; $18.00 per hour * Growth opportunities abound - We promote from within * No prior experience is required as we provide training and team support to help you succeed * Additional hours may be available upon request * We offer benefits that can be customized to meet your family's needs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, supplemental voluntary plans, wellness programs, and access to discounts through Associate Perks Now, about you: * Are comfortable interacting with customers and management in a friendly, enthusiastic, and outgoing manner * You're 18 years or older * Available to work 2-3 shifts per week, including weekends * Can lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and stand for up to 6 hours * Are comfortable preparing, cooking, and cleaning work area and equipment * Have reliable transportation to and from work location * Can use your smartphone or tablet to record work after each shift * Demonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with our clients, customers and team members * Are a motivated self-starter with a strong bias for action and results * Work independently, but also possess successful team building skills * Have the ability to perform job duties with a safety-first mentality in a retail environment If this sounds like you, we can't wait to learn more about you.

Key Account Support Specialist As a Key Account Support Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in driving client success. Your primary responsibilities will include directing client annual review process to customers. You will work closely with Key Account Managers (“KAMs”) to manage client business planning, forecasting, annual reviews, and joint business planning. You will leverage insights to develop category review presentations and promotional planning. In this role, you will also actively manage and develop strategic annual plans for clients. You're the expert within client systems and platforms. You will lead all issue resolution activities with client systems, identify all overspend and/or spending shortfalls, and work with relevant KAMs to resolve, using insights and data to recommend improvements. As a KASS, you're the expert for the client(s) products, brands, SKUs, pricing and promotional plans. You suggest strategic actions and guide client promo planning activities. Job Will Remain Open Until Filled Responsibilities 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 Responsibilities Revenue Budget Achievement • Research and implement effective strategies for clients so they can meet business objectives, including revenue and market share objectives • Make recommendations for how clients can achieve financial targets Analysis and Presentations • Analyze data to identify trends and recommend opportunities for improvement and reduce competitive threats • Develop and conduct negotiations to maximize profitability and maintain positive relationships • Build sales presentations for key clients and make client recommendations for customer presentations Client Key Performance Indicators Achievement • Analyze performance metrics of assigned clients and make recommendations for improvement • Recommend ways to improve business margin for clients and recommend action plans • Strategize on how to maximize marketing spend to achieve client's financial goals. • Review marketing schematics on behalf of customers, and coordinate closely with cross-functional stakeholders in our schematic, reset and retail departments Data Systems & Reporting • Drive cross-collaboration among all other internal teams • Analyze data reports to ensure financial performance meets forecasted targets • Drive alignment across KAMs, highlighting key opportunities and challenges and also suggesting resolutions to issues Supervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports - This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports Indirect Reports - Does not have direct reports, but may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports Minimum Qualifications Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience 1-3+ Years of experience with grocery operations, including promotional planning activities, systems experience preferred. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Strong presentation skills • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills • Working knowledge of syndicated data • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel • Intermediate or advanced computer skills • Strong written communication and verbal communication skills • Conflict management skills • Demonstrated ability to provide cross-functional leadership • Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle a fast-paced work environment • Flexible and adaptable, able to change and alter according to changes in projects or business environment • Ability to complete multiple duties with accuracy shifting from one to another with frequent interruptions and competing deadlines Environmental & Physical Requirements Office / Sedentary Requirements Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically, requires the abilty to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may require the ability to lift up to 10lbs. Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and s 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 positions, 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 Information 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 law.