Event Marketing Beginner: Paid Training & Travel Growth

GEM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Company Paid Travel

Rapid upward mobility

Community involvement and Charitable

A fun, high-energy work environment

Job summary

GEM is seeking an Entry Level Event Marketing Assistant to join our marketing team. This role provides comprehensive training in marketing strategy, direct advertising, promotional techniques, visual merchandising, and consumer market research.

You will support campaign growth, customer acquisition and retention, and the management of external customer needs while developing leadership and interpersonal skills through retail promotions and local events.

Qualifications

• Must have a 2- or 4-year college degree in a related field.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel 1–2 weeks per year for training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in growth and development of assigned campaigns.
• Support customer acquisition and retention efforts.
• Manage needs of external customers with professionalism.
• Develop leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Drive sales through retail promotional campaigns.
• Build brand recognition through local events and experiential marketing.
• Interact and communicate with customers.
• Problem solve and make professional judgments.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Self-motivated

Education

College degree

Job description

GEM is seeking an Entry Level Event Marketing Assistant to join our marketing team. This role provides comprehensive training in marketing strategy, direct advertising, promotional techniques, visual merchandising, and consumer market research.

You will support campaign growth, customer acquisition and retention, and the management of external customer needs while developing leadership and interpersonal skills through retail promotions and local events.