Promotional Marketing Associate - Entry Level

Virginia Beach, VA (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableIntern/New GradFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive entry-level marketing campaigns and brand experiences for a growing promotions firm, coordinating campaigns and developing new talent.

  • Own setup, execution, and tracking of campaigns for national brands.
  • Must-have: Strong communication and ability to take direction.
  • Standout: Mentorship and rapid advancement path with hands-on training.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development, coordination, and execution of marketing and promotional campaigns
  • Represent client brands professionally in face-to-face customer interactions
  • Engage with consumers to increase brand awareness and customer acquisition
  • Track campaign performance and contribute to ongoing analysis and improvements
  • Support training and development of new entry-level marketing team members
  • Stay informed on marketing trends and adapt strategies as needed
  • Assist with setup and execution of promotional materials and events

Requirements

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Outgoing personality and comfortable speaking with customers
  • Goal-oriented with a strong work ethic
  • Team player with a positive attitude
  • High level of energy and enthusiasm
  • Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to learn
  • Ability to take direction and apply feedback
  • No prior experience required – full training provided
  • College degree preferred but not required

Benefits

  • Entry-level position with paid training provided
  • Immediate hire opportunities available
  • Clear career advancement path into management
  • Performance-based promotions (not seniority-based)
  • Hands-on mentorship and professional development
  • Opportunity to work with nationally recognized brands
  • Fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
  • We believe in promoting from within, and many of our current managers started in entry-level roles.
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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