Event Manager

CDS Australia currently has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, agile and innovative Event Manager to join our team in our soon to be opened store in **CASUARINA, WA.**

We are currently seeking an Event Manager for **CASUARINA, **WA location.

He/she will effectively manage day to day activities of 25-35 product demonstration personnel and carry out their operational functions; foster a fair and congenial employment environment that encourages positive employee relations and supports retention.

**About the role**:
As an Event Manager, you will be responsible
- Directing and coordinating of warehouse activities relating to successful events
- Promoting and selling vendor products in accordance with established policies and procedures and ensure member services are maintained at a high levela
- Involved in daily activities engaged in successful product vendor events and oversee, coach, orient and train work of Sales Advisors.

**Job Duties**
- Manage the daily activities of Product Demonstrators to prepare products and interact with Costco customers.
- Train, coach, mentor and guide employees in the systematic and successful execution of consumer events.
- Instruct and provide oversight to Product Demonstrators in the proper execution of all established quality, safety and sanitation practices of warehouse operations.
- Participate in the employment process, conduct interviews and new hire training.
- Utilize progressive coaching and counselling concepts according to established policies and procedures, to provide continuous feedback on performance, increase employee retention and improve employee relations.
- Interact with store management and associates to address issues and review results.
- Set and Maintain Food Safety and Sanitation Standards, and ensure workplace safety for all associates
- Create, establish and maintain solid upper management relationships with the Costco Management and Customers throughout Buying, Marketing and Store operations.
- Conduct accident investigation as per company guidelines, document findings
- Participate in Club Store grand openings and travel as requested

To be successful in this role you will possess:

- Bachelor Degree in Business Management **or **a minimum of 3 years' experience in a supervisory position
- Demonstrated leadership abilities and expereince in previous roles
- Ability to recruit, coach, counsel employees and take correction measures as needed
- Knowledge of workplace safety regulatory standards
- Ability to work under pressure and ability to multi-task during the event
- Inventory control, Labor Management experience is a plus
- Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product
- Ability to build rapport and credibility with broad base of stakeholders
- Good oral and written communication skill
- Proven problem-solving skills
- Successful Completion of food safety supervisor certificate is a plus. _This may be completed once hired._

You will be employed by the company that takes pride in their employees and offer a team culture. You will be welcomed and provided the right support to achieve continued success.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual, Seasonal

**Salary**: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Morning shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay
- Penalty rates
- Performance bonus

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)