Marketing Assistant : Entry Level at RTI Arlington, VA

RTI; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Mentorship from industry professionals

Career growth opportunities

Team incentives

Job summary

RTI in Arlington, VA is seeking an Entry-Level Marketing Assistant to join our event marketing and brand promotions team. This role offers hands-on experience in marketing, branding, and customer engagement with full training provided.

No prior experience required—perfect for recent grads looking to kickstart a career. You will gain exposure to live events, consumer engagement, and team collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Outgoing, positive, and professional demeanor.
• Background in customer service, retail, sales, or hospitality is a plus.
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, setting up, and executing live marketing events and promotions.
• Represent brands at retail locations, trade shows, and community events.
• Engage with customers face-to-face and share product information.
• Maintain branded displays, signage, and event materials.
• Gather customer feedback and help improve campaign performance.
• Collaborate with team to reach daily and weekly outreach goals.
• Learn and apply hands-on marketing, communication, and leadership skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Outgoing personality

Customer service

Team collaboration

Local travel-ready

Job description

Marketing Assistant : Entry Level job at RTI. Arlington, VA.

We’re actively hiring an Entry-Level Marketing Assistant to join our growing event marketing and brand promotions team! Whether you’re a recent graduate or looking for a fresh start, this is the perfect opportunity to gain real-world experience in marketing, branding, and customer engagement — no prior experience required.

As a leading event marketing and promotional firm , we partner with nationally recognized brands to help increase awareness, attract new customers, and drive brand loyalty through in-person events, live campaigns, and community outreach.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in planning, setting up, and executing live marketing events, retail promotions, and brand activations
• Represent major brands at retail locations, trade shows, and community events
• Engage with customers face-to-face, share product information, and promote brand awareness
• Maintain branded displays, signage, and event materials
• Gather customer feedback and help improve campaign performance
• Collaborate with team members to reach daily and weekly outreach goals
• Learn and apply hands‑on marketing, communication, and leadership skills

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outgoing, positive, and professional demeanor
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in fast‑paced environments
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel locally for events
• Ability to work full‑time with flexible scheduling
• No prior marketing experience needed – full training provided!
• Background in customer service, retail, sales, or hospitality is a plus

What We Offer

• Paid training and mentorship from industry professionals
• Hands‑on experience representing top national brands
• Career growth and promotion opportunities into leadership and management roles
• Supportive, team‑focused work culture
• Exciting and interactive work environment with live events and field campaigns
• Weekly team incentives, recognition, and networking opportunities

Join Our Team Today!

If you’re ready to kickstart your career in marketing and enjoy working with people in a fun, high‑energy setting, we want to hear from you!
Apply today to start your entry‑level marketing career with paid training and unlimited growth potential .