Event Marketing Assistant - Entry Level

Richmond, VA (On-site)

$42K/yr – $58K/yrIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 23 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive hands-on event marketing campaigns, customer acquisition and engagement initiatives, and partner-brand activations while delivering exceptional service and supporting retail growth across experiential promotions.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Support the planning and execution of event marketing and promotional campaigns
  • Assist with customer acquisition, engagement, and retention initiatives
  • Represent partner brands professionally at local events and retail promotional locations
  • Interact directly with customers and provide exceptional customer service
  • Support sales growth through retail marketing and promotional campaigns
  • Increase brand awareness through experiential marketing, community events, and promotional activations
  • Assist with campaign execution, daily operations, and performance initiatives
  • Identify customer needs and communicate appropriate products, services, or solutions
  • Develop strong communication, leadership, sales, and interpersonal skills
  • Work independently on assigned projects while collaborating with the marketing team

Requirements

  • Available to work full-time hours, including some weekends for special events
  • Strong verbal and written communicators
  • Comfortable interacting directly with customers and representing brands professionally
  • Able to work independently while contributing effectively to a team
  • Organized, self-motivated, creative, and results-oriented
  • Strong problem-solvers who can make professional decisions
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, energetic environment
  • Eager to learn and develop new marketing and business skills
  • Willing to travel approximately 1–2 weeks per year for additional training and professional development
  • A bachelor’s or associate degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, or a related field is preferred but not required

Benefits

  • Paid marketing and professional development training
  • Company-paid travel opportunities
  • Hands-on experience in event marketing and advertising
  • Career advancement opportunities
  • Leadership development
  • Mentorship and ongoing coaching
  • Experience with brand promotion and customer acquisition
  • Community involvement and charitable opportunities
  • Collaborative, energetic, and high-performance work environment
  • Opportunities to develop valuable sales, communication, customer service, and leadership skills

Salaries

Posted range

$42K/yr – $58K/yr

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Event Marketing Assistant - Entry Level

GEM VA INC. · Richmond, VA · On-site