Marketing & Communications Assistant - Entry-Level

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Weekly pay

Full- and part-time opportunities

Hands-on marketing experience

Mentorship

Job summary

GEM in Virginia Beach, VA is hiring an Entry-Level Marketing & Communications Assistant to join our growing marketing and sales team. This role offers hands-on experience across marketing, communications, sales, customer engagement, promotions, and business development.

No previous marketing or sales experience is required, as we provide comprehensive training and mentorship. You will represent clients, engage with customers, and support campaign growth while developing leadership,

Qualifications

• No experience required; paid training provided.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.
• Ability to work in fast-paced team environment.
• Willingness to learn and grow in marketing and sales.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients and brands through campaigns
• Communicate product and service information clearly
• Engage with customers in face-to-face marketing
• Assist with marketing and promotional campaigns
• Support brand awareness and customer acquisition
• Build relationships with customers and community
• Support events, retail activations, and initiatives
• Collaborate with team to achieve campaign goals
• Develop skills in sales, marketing, and communications
• Learn proven customer engagement strategies

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer engagement

Team collaboration

Leadership potential

Job description

• Leadership development
• Career advancement opportunities

We are hiring an Entry-Level Marketing & Communications Assistant to join our growing marketing and sales team. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands‑on experience in marketing, communications, sales, customer engagement, promotions, advertising, and business development. No previous marketing or sales experience is required. We provide hands‑on training, coaching, and mentorship to help motivated individuals develop valuable professional skills and build a foundation for long‑term career growth. Our team works with national brands and corporate clients to develop innovative marketing campaigns, promotional strategies, and customer engagement programs. As a Marketing & Communications Assistant, you will gain practical experience representing clients, engaging with customers, and supporting campaign growth.

What You'll Do

• Represent clients and brands through marketing, promotional, and customer engagement campaigns
• Communicate product and service information clearly and professionally
• Engage directly with customers in face‑to‑face marketing environments
• Assist with the execution of marketing and promotional campaigns
• Support brand awareness, customer acquisition, and revenue growth
• Build positive relationships with customers and members of the community
• Assist with promotional events, retail activations, and marketing initiatives
• Work closely with team members and management to achieve campaign goals
• Develop skills in sales, marketing, communications, leadership, and business development
• Learn proven strategies for customer engagement and campaign growth

What We're Looking For

• No experience required — paid training provided
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, professional, and outgoing personality
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Self‑motivated and goal‑oriented
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• Ability to interact confidently with customers
• Leadership experience is helpful but not required
• Previous experience in retail, hospitality, customer service, sales, marketing, or communications is a plus

What We Offer

• Paid training
• Weekly pay
• Full‑time and part‑time opportunities
• Hands‑on experience in marketing, sales, and communications
• Professional coaching and mentorship
• Performance‑based growth opportunities
• Leadership development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Team‑oriented and energetic work environment

Career Growth

We believe in developing talent from within. High‑performing team members have the opportunity to take on additional responsibility and advance into leadership, sales, marketing, account management, and business development roles. Whether you're a recent graduate, career changer, or someone looking for your first professional opportunity, this position provides the training and hands‑on experience needed to build valuable business skills.