Junior Marketing Associate – Entry-Level

GEM; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Career development opportunities

In-store promotional events

Job summary

GEM is seeking a motivated Junior Marketing Associate to support brand awareness campaigns, customer acquisition initiatives, promotional events, and retail marketing activities. No previous experience required; comprehensive hands-on training will develop skills in marketing, sales, advertising, and brand development.

You will collaborate with clients and team members to increase brand visibility and introduce products to potential customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's in Marketing/Business/Communications is a plus but not required.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer service, retail, hospitality, or sales experience is beneficial.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in marketing, advertising, brand promotions, or sales.

Responsibilities

• Support planning and execution of marketing campaigns, promotions, and brand awareness initiatives.
• Develop product and service knowledge to communicate marketing messages to customers.
• Build positive relationships with customers, clients, and team members.
• Participate in face-to-face customer presentations and promotional activities.
• Assist with coordinating in-store promotions, retail marketing campaigns, and events.
• Introduce products and services to target audiences through direct engagement.
• Support customer acquisition and lead-generation initiatives.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to achieve campaign objectives.
• Develop knowledge of marketing, sales, advertising, and consumer engagement strategies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business/Communications (plus)

Job description

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and people-oriented Junior Marketing Associate to join our growing team!

In this entry-level position, you will work alongside our marketing team to support brand awareness campaigns, customer acquisition initiatives, promotional events, and retail marketing activities.

You will collaborate with clients and team members to help increase brand visibility, introduce products and services to potential customers, and support marketing campaigns designed to generate customer interest and new business opportunities.

No previous marketing experience is required. We provide comprehensive hands-on training to help you develop practical skills in marketing, sales, advertising, customer engagement, and brand development.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of marketing campaigns, promotional events, and brand awareness initiatives.
• Develop product and service knowledge to effectively communicate marketing messages to potential customers.
• Build positive relationships with customers, clients, and team members.
• Participate in face-to-face customer presentations and promotional activities.
• Assist with coordinating in-store promotions, retail marketing campaigns, and special events.
• Introduce products and services to target audiences through direct customer engagement.
• Support customer acquisition and lead-generation initiatives.
• Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to achieve campaign objectives.
• Develop practical knowledge of marketing, sales, advertising, and consumer engagement strategies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field is a plus, but not required.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Customer service, retail, hospitality, or sales experience is beneficial.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Interest in marketing, advertising, brand promotions, or sales.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive hands‑on training.
• Opportunities to develop marketing and sales skills.
• Exposure to multiple areas of business operations.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.