Entry-Level Marketing & Events Assistant

Alexandria, VA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableEntry LevelFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own frontline engagement at live events and promotions, turning conversations into leads while you learn the core levers of quick, hands-on marketing and customer interactions.

  • Event and field execution: engage attendees, explain offers, and capture leads
  • Brand experience: create positive impressions and represent client brands professionally
  • Learning and growth: hands-on training across sales, marketing, and service to drive campaign goals

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Engage directly with customers at live promotional events and marketing campaigns
  • Build brand awareness and create positive customer experiences
  • Explain products, services, and promotional offers to potential customers
  • Generate leads and assist with customer acquisition efforts
  • Support event setup and execution
  • Work closely with team members to achieve campaign goals
  • Develop sales, marketing, and customer service skills through hands-on training
  • Represent client brands with professionalism and enthusiasm

Requirements

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Positive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Outgoing and customer-focused personality
  • Ability to work well independently and within a team
  • Goal-oriented mindset with strong work ethic
  • Reliable and professional demeanor
  • No prior experience is required. Full paid training is provided.

Benefits

  • Paid training program
  • Competitive hourly pay plus performance-based bonuses
  • Advancement opportunities based on performance
  • Leadership development and management training
  • Fast-paced and team-oriented environment
  • Valuable experience in marketing, sales, customer relations, and event management
  • Ongoing mentorship and professional development
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GEM

3.6 Glassdoor

www.the-gem.com was established in 2000 and is a privately owned outsource contact centre based in Belfast. Over the years we have established an enviable track record of delivering innovative services for market leading organisations across a wide range of geographic regions, sectors and channels. gem delivers an exceptional customer service experience through the passion of our people, who come from a broad range of backgrounds and a broad range of cultures. Employing over 600 people across our 3 facilities, gem is dedicated to delivering outstanding results for our clients and our performance has been recognised through the many industry awards we have received for recruitment, training, innovative use of technology and business development. Whether you are a client or a member of our staff, gem delivers on promises, exceeds expectations and focuses on how we can best work together to deliver an exceptional level of customer service.

Founded in 1999
Belfast, Northern Ireland, GBR
1.5K employees (99 in marketing)
70% recommend to a friend
47% CEO approval

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.5K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
45 (3% of company)
Median Career Experience
13 years
Median Tenure
1.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
19