Marketing Assistant

Mako Marketing; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mako Marketing is seeking a motivated Marketing Assistant to join our Events team in a fast-paced setting. You will gain hands-on experience in brand promotion and event marketing while supporting live campaigns and client projects.

The role emphasizes proactive learning, collaboration with the marketing team, and growth opportunities within the company’s local and national campaigns. No prior experience is required as full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing, sales, retail, hospitality, or customer service is a plus; not required as full training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of promotional events for clients
• Represent brands at live events and engage with customers
• Assist with campaign setup, coordination, and breakdown
• Prepare marketing materials, presentations, and event kits
• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure campaigns run smoothly
• Contribute to initiatives that drive brand awareness and lead generation
• Help track performance and provide feedback on event success

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Creative mindset

Job description

Are you ready to kickstart your career in marketing and events?

We’re looking for a motivated and creative Marketing Assistant to join our growing Events team. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with people, and wants hands‑on experience in brand promotion and event marketing.

If you're organized, enthusiastic, and eager to learn — we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

Event Marketing & Brand Promotion

• Support the execution of promotional events for clients
• Represent brands at live events and engage with customers
• Assist with campaign setup, coordination, and breakdown
• Prepare marketing materials, presentations, and event kits

Marketing Support

• Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure campaigns run smoothly
• Contribute to initiatives that drive brand awareness and lead generation
• Help track performance and provide feedback on event success

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• Internship or experience in marketing, sales, retail, hospitality, or customer service is a plus
• No prior experience required — full training is provided

Skills

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Creative mindset with attention to detail

Personal Qualities

• Proactive and eager to grow
• Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude
• Open to feedback and continuous improvement

Growth & Development

We believe in promoting from within and developing future leaders.

• Hands‑on training across marketing and sales
• Clear advancement opportunities based on performance
• Ongoing mentorship and professional development
• Exposure to local and national campaigns
• Supportive, energetic team culture
• Real‑world marketing experience from day one
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Work on exciting live campaigns and client projects