Junior Marketing Associate - Entry Level

Fairfax, VA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive live-event marketing by assisting promotions teams and coordinating on-site execution.

  • Assist promotions team in developing and executing live-event marketing and brand initiatives.
  • Must-have: Strong interest in marketing, sales, retail, customer service, or promotions.
  • Standout: Training-first role with rapid advancement and leadership development.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Promotions Team in developing and executing marketing and brand awareness strategies for live events
  • Coordinate event operations including setup, visual merchandising, and inventory management
  • Track, process, and analyze event sales and performance metrics
  • Support event logistics including scheduling, timelines, and on-site coordination
  • Represent client brands professionally as part of the event marketing team
  • Lead by example as a motivated team member and support entry-level trainees and interns
  • Maintain strong communication with management regarding event performance and execution

Requirements

  • Strong interest in marketing, sales, retail, customer service, or promotions
  • Positive attitude with a strong willingness to learn and grow
  • Highly motivated with a desire to succeed in a performance-based environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to engage with customers and represent brands professionally
  • Team-oriented mindset with leadership potential
  • Ability to help recruit, mentor, and train new entry-level associates is a plus
  • No prior experience required — full training provided

Benefits

  • Comprehensive paid training program
  • Competitive compensation structure
  • Fast-track career advancement opportunities
  • Performance-based promotions (promotion from within culture)
  • Hands-on experience in event marketing and brand promotions
  • Supportive team environment with leadership development 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