Event Marketing Representative – Entry Level

GEM; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

GEM is seeking Entry-Level Event Marketing Representatives to help bring our clients' campaigns to life through in-person events, community outreach, and brand experiences. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to gain experience in marketing, communications, events, customer service, sales, public relations, or business development.

No experience required; training provided. You'll join an energetic team in Norfolk, gain hands-on skills, and have the chance to build

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with hands-on training
• No prior experience required
• Interest in marketing, communications, events, or customer service
• Recent graduate or career changer

Responsibilities

• Represent brands at local events
• Greet and engage with event attendees
• Educate customers about campaigns
• Create positive, memorable interactions
• Support promotional activities and event logistics
• Assist with on-site campaign execution
• Communicate with customers and team members professionally
• Work toward individual and team performance goals
• Participate in coaching, training, and mentorship sessions

Job description

Do you enjoy meeting new people, attending events, and being part of an energetic team?

GEM is seeking Entry-Level Event Marketing Representatives to help bring our clients' campaigns to life through in-person events, community outreach, and brand experiences.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to gain experience in marketing, communications, events, customer service, sales, public relations, or business development.

The Opportunity

You'll receive hands-on training while working alongside experienced team members at promotional events and community activations.

Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

• Representing brands and organizations at local events
• Greeting and engaging with event attendees
• Educating customers about campaigns and initiatives
• Creating positive, memorable interactions
• Supporting promotional activities and event logistics
• Assisting with on-site campaign execution
• Communicating with customers and team members professionally
• Working toward individual and team performance goals
• Participating in coaching, training, and mentorship sessions

You May Be a Great Fit If You Are:

• A people person who enjoys meeting new individuals
• Comfortable starting conversations
• Positive, enthusiastic, and dependable
• Interested in marketing or communications
• Looking for your first professional opportunity
• A recent graduate or someone changing careers
• Coming from retail, hospitality, restaurant, customer service, athletics, or another people-facing environment

Experience is helpful, but not required. GEM provides training designed to help entry-level team members learn the fundamentals of professional communication, event marketing, customer engagement, and leadership.

What You Can Gain

At GEM, you'll have the opportunity to develop:

• Professional communication
• Customer service
• Public speaking
• Team collaboration
• Leadership
• Time management
• Goal setting
• Problem-solving
• Event marketing experience

If you're energetic, coachable, and ready to gain real-world experience,