Entry-Level Marketing Associate

GEM Global Events, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Professional development

Career growth

Hands-on experience

Job summary

GEM Global Events, Inc. in Norfolk, VA is looking for an Entry-Level Marketing Associate to gain hands-on experience across marketing, advertising, sales, customer service, communications, and business development.

No extensive experience is required; the team emphasizes attitude, work ethic, and a willingness to learn while representing charitable organizations through campaigns and events. You will develop communication and leadership skills in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• No extensive experience required; the right attitude, work ethic, and willingness to learn.
• Experience in sales, retail, hospitality, customer service, fundraising, or marketing is a plus—but not required.

Responsibilities

• Represent charitable organizations at marketing and promotional events.
• Engage with customers and members of the community.
• Support marketing campaigns and outreach initiatives.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service.
• Work with a team to achieve campaign goals.
• Develop valuable communication, sales, marketing, and leadership skills.

Skills

Communication

People skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Sales

Job description

Are you outgoing, motivated, and ready to start your career?

Due to continued growth, we have an immediate need for anEntry-Level Marketing Associateto join our team. This is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience inmarketing, advertising, sales, customer service, communications, and business development.

We're one of the area'sfastest-growing marketing and advertising firms, partnering with nationally recognized charitable organizations. Join our supportive team and gain hands‑on experience representing these organizations throughmarketing campaigns, promotional events, and community outreach.

No extensive experience is required—we're looking for the right attitude, work ethic, and willingness to learn.

What You’ll Do

• Represent charitable organizations at marketing and promotional events.
• Engage with customers and members of the community.
• Support marketing campaigns and outreach initiatives.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service.
• Work with a team to achieve campaign goals.
• Develop valuable communication, sales, marketing, and leadership skills.

What We’re Looking For

• Positive, outgoing, and professional attitude.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Reliable work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.

Experience in sales, retail, hospitality, customer service, fundraising, or marketing is a plus—but not required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Health and dental insurance
• Professional development
• Career growth opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Hands‑on marketing and business experience

We'remotivated, personable, and ready to learn, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take the first step toward your next career opportunity!