Junior Event Assistant

Alexandria, VA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Support event marketing and on-site campaigns to drive brand exposure and customer leads.

  • Assist in planning and executing on-site events and campaigns.
  • Must-have: Strong communication skills and ability to thrive in fast-paced settings.
  • Standout: Entry-level growth path with potential to advance to team lead.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the planning and execution of local and national promotional events
  • Support customer acquisition and retention campaigns on-site
  • Engage directly with customers, providing product information and addressing inquiries
  • Help build brand recognition through experiential marketing and community events
  • Collaborate with Brand Ambassadors and marketing teams to achieve event goals
  • Conduct lead generation and maintain relationships with clients
  • Assist marketing staff with project coordination and campaign reporting
  • Ensure event logistics run smoothly from setup to completion

Requirements

  • Be passionate about marketing, sales, and event promotion
  • Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, energetic environment
  • Be a self-starter with creativity and problem-solving skills
  • Work well both independently and as part of a team
  • Be willing to travel for events and training as needed
  • Have a 2- or 4-year college degree in marketing, communications, or related fields (preferred)

Preferred

  • Degree in marketing, communications, or related fields (preferred)

Benefits

  • Paid Training and mentorship from experienced marketing professionals
  • Company-Paid Travel for events and training
  • Competitive Compensation with base pay, bonuses, and incentives
  • Career Growth Opportunities – potential to advance to team lead or management roles
  • Community Involvement and Charitable Opportunities
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GEM

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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