Event Marketing Assistant - Entry Level

GEM • Norfolk, VA

9h

About The Position

We are a marketing and advertising department seeking a motivated Entry Level Event Marketing Assistant to join our team. This position offers comprehensive training in marketing strategy, direct advertising, promotional techniques, visual merchandising, and consumer market research. Upon successful completion of the training program, you will be considered a team lead in the marketing department.
As an Entry Level Event Marketing Assistant, you will assist in the growth and development of assigned campaigns, customer acquisition and retention efforts, and the management of external customer needs. You will develop strong leadership and interpersonal skills while driving sales through retail promotional campaigns and building brand recognition through local events and experiential marketing.

Requirements

• Must be able to work full-time hours and some weekends for special events
• Ability to excel in unsupervised solo assignments as well as team projects
• Desire to travel at least 1 or 2 weeks a year for further training
• Great communication skills
• Must be able to work in an energetic, fast-paced environment
• 2 or 4-year college degree in a related field
• Self-starter, creative thinker, problem solver

Responsibilities

• Assist in the growth and development of assigned campaigns
• Assist with customer acquisition and retention efforts
• Expertly manage the needs of external customers
• Develop strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Drive sales through retail promotional campaigns
• Build brand recognition through local events and experiential marketing
• Interact and communicate with customers
• Problem solve and make professional judgments

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Company Paid Travel
• Rapid upward mobility
• Community involvement and Charitable opportunities
• A fun, high-energy work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level